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完形填空专题复习　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　邹芳

一．完型填空试题主要特点：1. 通常从一篇 300词左右文章中设空 20个，首句不挖空；

2.干扰项设计严密.一般情况下，四个选项的词性相同或属于同等或对等范畴，干扰项填入后在 语法上一般不存在错误，对考生有很大的迷惑作用；3.突出语篇(语境)，强调应用，注重交际；4.大多富有积极的教育意义，给人以人生的启迪或是充满了生活情趣；二．为什么我们在这一题型上总是失分较多?

1.没有严格遵循答题步骤:很多考生一拿到完形填空题就急于选择答案，不认真分析通篇文章，单纯求快，忽略语篇理解，只看局部的词义辨析、搭配和语法结构。表面上解题速度挺快，但是这种见树不见林的做法只会影响解题的质量和效率。

【切记】:一定要用 2-3分钟时间先进行缺词阅读,弄清文章大意和基本脉络后再着手逐个填空.

2. 不注意积累答题技巧:

a.忽略文章首句的提示作用；

b.忽略文章中上下文之间的照应关系;

c.遇到长句不注意分析句子结构,在语义模糊时抱碰运气的心理随意作出选择.

3.时间安排不当:在几个选项上过分纠缠，追求完美，导致许多本可以做出的题来不及做。【切记】:正确的做法是由易到难，先做会做的，再考虑较难的。【强烈推荐】：如尚有几题题目不确定可将某题的可能的两项填入空格, 然后快速地整句整段地　　　　　　 默读, 选择某一项习惯或短语或动宾搭配读起来较流畅的.

三．正确的完形填空的解题步骤(1)把握整体，具体分析(2)细读首句, 跳过空格，通读全文， 把握大意

(3)结合选项，综合考虑，初定答案(4)瞻前顾后，先易后难， 各个击破(5)再读全文，反复检查

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细读文章的第一句话高考完形填空选文的第一句话通常是完整的。该句往往就是主题句（Topic Sentence），这就为我们理

解文章的内在联系提供了一个“窗口”，它的句意往往为全文提供中心信息，能直接概括全文大意、揭示主题。

充分重视首句的标示作用，利用它为解题找到一个突破口，据此展开思维，争取开局胜利。对于叙事，描述类文章。短文的首句，往往点明故事发生的人物(who),时间（when），地点(where)，和事件(what)等背景情况。

例：It was a busy morning，about 8:30,when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital ............

对于论述文，首句表明了论述的主题。起到揭示主题的作用。例如：A man who knows how to write a personal letter has a very powerful tool. A letter can be enjoyed,

read and 21 ............

四．高考完形填空考什么？篇章结构(语境)

1.上下文和前后句的提示（复现、同/近义词、反义词）2.词语的习惯用法和固定搭配3.根据词汇的意义及用法辨析词义4.根据动作发出者确定所选的词5.根据生活常识及文化背景知识进行选择

五．解题过程中应做到注意上下文语境， 了解常识背景， 掌握习惯搭配， 运用词义辨析， 运用语法分析，运用逻辑分析， 运用排除法

六．总结--解题方法：总的原则： “先完意，后完形”。

八字方针： 上下求索，瞻前顾后。三步曲： 　读——填——读

七．实战演练 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 (1)

It was a cool October evening. Excitement and family members __36___ the hall. I was only a 7-year-

old girl, but I was the center of __37___. Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would __38_ all my hard

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work in a dance of performance. Everything would be __39___ —so I thought. I waited backstage all

__40__ in my black tights with a golden belt. In a loud and clear voice, the master of ceremonies __41__

that my class was next.

My dance class was doing a routine on wooden boxes two feet by two feet, facing the __42___. All I

had to do in the next move was put one foot on the box next to mine and keep my other foot on my box.. It

really was an __43__ move. I was concentrating so much __44___ the huge smile on my face and holding

my head up that I did not look __45__ I was going. I missed my partner’s box altogether and __46__.

There I was standing on the stage floor when my classmates were on top of their boxes. I could hear

giggles(咯咯笑) coming from the audience, and I felt the ___47___ rush to my face. I remembered my dance

teacher had told us, “If you make a mistake, keep smiling so the audience will not ___48___.” I did my best

to follow her ___49___ as I continued with the routine.

When the curtain dropped, so did my __50___ for the evening. I ___51___ bitterly, tasting the salt

from the tears that streamed down my face. I ran backstage, but no one could __52__ me down.

Recently I realized I had been a __53__ that night. I was ___54___, but I fought the urge to run off the

stage. __55___, I finished the routine with a smile on my face. Now when friends and family laugh about the

time I slipped during a dance performance, I can laugh too.

36. A. filled B. visited C. attended D. decorated

37. A. pressure B. impression C. debate D. attention

38. A. take over B. show off C. look after D. give up

39. A. reasonable B. suitable C. obvious D. perfect

40. A. dressed up B. folded up C. covered up D. mixed up

41. A. suggested B. explained C. announced D. predicted

42. A. music B. audience C. curtain D. stage

43. A. easy B. active C. adventurous D. extra

44. A. containing B. hiding C. sharing D. keeping

45. A. why B. whether C. where D. what

46. A. wandered B. slipped C. waved D. skipped

47. A. blood B. pleasure C. pride D. tear

48. A. leave B. cheer C. believe D. notice

49. A. gesture B. example C. advice D. plan

50. A. doubts B. hopes C. voice D. patience

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51. A. argued B. shouted C. begged D. sobbed

52. A. turn B. calm C. let D. put

53. A. star B. pioneer C. loser D. fool

54. A. satisfied B. moved C. embarrassed D. confused

55. A. However B. Instead C. In total D. in return

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When Alice started to cycle home from Jenny’s house, she wasn’t nervous. She was certainly not afraid

of the dark. 36 , it was only a 15-minute ride home. But halfway there, she began to wish that she hadn’t

been so 37 .

As she rounded a sharp bend, it suddenly 38 cold－very cold. Alice’s breath became puffs of white

cloud and her legs were so cold that it became hard to ride.

With her heart beating fast, she struggled so hard to move 39 that she didn’t hear the car which

suddenly appeared beside her. She stopped by the road. The big black car also 40 . Slowly, the passenger-

window began to slide down. Alice held her breath. In the soft light inside the car, something 41 . Then,

the light brightened and Alice was staring at a sweet, grey-haired old lady. “Hello, dear,” said the old lady.

“I need 42 . I’m afraid I’m lost. I need to find the nearest airport. I must be there in the next five minutes.

”

“Airport? You 43 are lost,” Alice said. “You need to go back five kilometers 44 you reach the T-

junction. Turn left and 45 for about another 10 kilometers to the main highway. From there, just follow

the 46 to the airport. But I’m afraid there’s no 47 you’ll get there in five minutes!”

“Thank you very much, dear.” replied the old lady. “Don’t worry—I’ll 48 in time. ”[来源:学科网ZXK]The 49 moved up and the car started off. A little way ahead, it 50 and with headlights flashing, it

drove past Alice. But then, something 51 happened. The car began changing. First, its color 52 from

black to silvery- grey. And then the wheels began disappearing, but the car continued to move forward, 53

just above the ground. As the car 54 into the dark sky, the big red tail-lights grew larger and larger and

glowed more and more brightly. With a faint whistling 55 , the car was gone in seconds, leaving Alice

shaking her head in disbelief…

36. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Otherwise

37. A. brave B. excited C. curious D. stubborn

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38. A. fell B . seemed C. proved D. grew

39. A. aside B. around C. forward D. backward

40. A. arrived B. stopped C. stayed D. started

41. A. gathered B. existed C. dropped D. moved

42. A. help B. gas C. rest D. water

43. A. necessarily B. normally C. basically D. certainly

44. A. if B. until C. unless D. as

45. A. drive B. walk C. follow D. march

46. A. address B. signs C. notices D. guidance

47. A. doubt B. room C. time D. way

48. A. have it B. get it C. make it D. finish it

49. A. door B. window C. headlight D. wheel

50. A. passed B. rushed C. turned D. continued

51. A. strange B. sensitive C. imaginable D. horrible

52. A. developed B. approved C. spread D. faded

53. A. rolling B. floating C. drawing D. flashing

54. A. pointed B. returned C. broke D. rose

55. A. tune B. voice C. sound D. tone

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When I first entered university, my aunt, who is an English professor, gave me a new English

dictionary. I was __36___to see that it was an English English dictionary, also known as a monolingual

dictionary. _37___it was a dictionary intended for non-native learners, none of my classmates had one

__38__, to be honest, I found it extremely __39_ to use at first. I would look up words in the dictionary and

_40__ not fully understand the meaning. I was used to the __41__ bilingual dictionaries, in which the words

are _42__ both in English and Chinese. I really wondered why my aunt __43_ to make things so difficult for

me. Now, after studying English at university for three years, I _44__ that monolingual dictionaries are

__45_ in learning a foreign language.

As I found out, there is __46_ often no perfect equivalence(对应)between two _47___ in two languages.

My aunt even goes so far as to 48___ that a Chinese “equivalent” can never give you the __49___ meaning

of a word in English! ___50_ , she insisted that I read the definition( 定 义 ) of a word in a monolingual

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dictionary __51___ I wanted to get a better understanding of its meaning. ____52__, I have come to see

what she meant.

Using a monolingual dictionary for learners has helped me in another important way. This dictionary

uses a(n) 53 number of words, around 2, 000, in its definitions. When I read these definitions, I am 54

exposed to（接触）the basic words and learn how they are used to explain objects and ideas. 55 this, I

can express myself more easily in English.

36.A．worried B．sad C．surprised D．nervous

37.A．Because B．Although C．Unless D．If

38.A．but B．so C．or D．and

39.A．difficult B．interesting C．ambiguous D．practical

40.A．thus B．even C．still D．again

41.A．new B．familiar C．earlier D．ordinary

42.A．explained B．expressed C．described D．created

43.A．offered B．agreed C．decided D．happened

44.A．imagine B．recommend C．predict D．understand

45.A．natural B．better C．easier D．convenient

46. A．at best B．in fact C．at times D．in case

47.A．words B．names C．ideas D．characters

48.A．hope B．declare

C．doubt D．tell

49.A．exact B．basic C．translated D．expected

50.A．Rather B．However C．Therefore D．Instead

51.A．when B．before C．until D．while

52.A．Largely B．Generally C．Gradually D．Probably

53.A．extra B．average C．total D．limited

54.A．repeatedly B．nearly C．immediately D．anxiously

55.A．According to B．In relation to C．In addition to D．Because of

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I used to live selfishly, I should admit. But one moment changed me.

I was on my lunch break and had 26 the office to get something to eat . On the way, I 27 a busker (街头艺人)，with a hat in front of him. I had some 28 in my pocket, but I would not give them to him, thinking

to myself he would 29 use the money to feed his addiction to drugs or alcohol. He 30 like that type-young

and ragged. 31 what was I going to spend the money on ? Only to feed my addiction to Coca-Cola or

chocolate! I then 32 I had no right to place myself above 33 just because he was busking.

I 34 and dropped all the coins into his 35, and he smiled at me, I

watched for a while. As 36 as it sounds, I

expected something more to come from that moment—a feeling of 37 or satisfaction, for example. But

nothing happened .38 , I walked off. “It proved to be a waste of 39 ,”I thought.

On my way home at the end of the 40, I saw the busker again and he was 41 . I watched him pick up

the hat and walk 42 a cafe counter. There he poured the 43 contents into a tin collecting 44 an earthquake

fund-raising(募捐) event. He was busking for charity(慈善)！Now I donate any 45 I have to charity tins and enjoy the feeling of giving.

26. A. left B. cleaned C. prepared D. searched

27. A. led B. chose C. saw D. fooled

28. A. chocolates B. coins C. tins D. drugs

29. A. almost B. only C. rather D. still

30. A. acted B. looked C. sounded D.smelt

31. A. Though B. For C. Therefore D . But

32. A. declared B. realized C. expected D. guessed

33. A. it B. all C. him D. them

34. A. waited B. followed C. stopped D. arrived

35. A. rag B. hat C. pocket D. counter

36. A. selfish B. awkward C. innocent D. special

37. A. happeiness B. sadness C. love D. hate

38. A. Disappointedly B. Unfortunately C. Coincidentally D. Comfortably

39. A. words B. effort C. space D. money

40. A. moment B. day C. break D. event

41. A. walking around B. passing by C. packing up D. running off

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42. A. around B. in C. behind D. to

43.A. chief B. basic C. actual D. total

44.A.by B. for C. on D. with

45.A.work B. time C. energy D.change

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I will never forget the year I was about twelve years old. My mother told us that we would not be 21

Christmas gifts because there was not enough money. I felt sad and thought, "What would I say when the

other kids asked what I'd 22 ?" Just when I started to 23 that there would not be a Christmas that year,

three women 24 at our house with gifts for all of us. For me they brought a doll. I felt such a sense of 25

that I would no longer have to be embarrassed when I returned to school. I wasn't 26 . Somebody had

thought 27 of me to bring me a gift.

Years later, when I stood in the kitchen of my new house, thinking how I wanted to make my 28

Christmas there special and memorable, I 29 remembered the women's visit. I decided that I wanted to

create that same feeling of 30 for as many children as I could possibly reach.

So I 31 a plan and gathered forty people from my company to help. We gathered about 125 orphans

(孤儿) at the Christmas party. For every child, we wrapped colorful packages filled with toys, clothes, and

school supplies, 32 with a child's name. We wanted all of them to know they were. 33 . Before I called

out their names and handed them their gifts, I 34 them that they couldn't open their presents 35 every

child had come forward. Finally the 36 they had been waiting for came as I called out, "One, two, three.

Open your presents!" As the children opened their packages, their faces beamed and their bright smiles 37

up the room. The 38 in the room was obvious, and 39 wasn't just about toys. It was a feeling — the

feeling I knew 40 that Christmas so long ago when the women came to visit. I wasn't forgotten.

Somebody thought of me. I matter.

21. A. sending B. receiving C. making D. exchanging

22. A. found B. prepared C. got D. expected

23. A. doubt B. hope C. suggest D. accept

24. A. broke in B. settled down C. turned up D. showed off

25. A. relief B. loss C. achievement D. justice

26. A. blamed B. loved C. forgotten D. affected

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27. A. highly B. little C. poorly D. enough

28. A. present B. first C. recent D. previous

29. A. hardly B. instantly C. regularly D. occasionally

30. A. strength B. independence C. importance D. safety

31. A. kept up with B. caught up with C. came up with D. put up with

32. A. none B. few C. some D. each

33. A. fine B. special C. helpful D. normal

34. A. reminded B. guaranteed C. convinced D. promised

35. A. after B. until C. when D. since

36. A. chance B. gift C.

moment D. reward

37. A. lit B. took C. burned D. cheered

38. A. atmosphere B. sympathy C. calmness D. joy

39. A. it B. such C. something D. everybody

40. A. by B. till C. for D. from

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It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80s came to the hospital. I heard

him saying to the nurse that he was in a hurry for an appointment(约会) at 9:30.

The nurse had him take a    36           in the waiting area,  37   him it would be at least 40 minutes      38    

someone would be able to see him. I saw him   39     his watch and decided，since I was       40       busy—my

patient didn’t    41     at the appointed hour, I would examine his wound . While taking care of his wound, I

asked him if he had another doctor’s appointment

The gentleman said no and told me that he    42     to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his  43  

. He told me that she had been     44     for a while and that she had a special disease. I asked if she would be

45     if he was a bit late. He replied that she     46   knew who he was，that she had not been able to  47     him

for five years now. I was   48     , and asked him，“And you  49     go every morning，even though she

doesn’t know who you are?”  He smiled and said．“She doesn’t know me but I know who she is.” I had to

hold back    50     as he left.

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Now I   51       that in marriages，true love is    52     of all that is. The happiest people don’t     53     have the

best of everything；they just  54       the best of everything they have.     55     isn’t  about how to live through

the storm，but how to dance in the rain.

36. A. breath    B. test    C. seat   D. break

37. A. persuading    B. promising    C. understanding D. telling

38. A. if    B. before    C. since     D. after

39. A. taking off    B．fixing    C. looking at   D. winding

40. A. very    B. also    C. seldom   D. not

41. A. turn up    B. show off    C. come on   D. go away

42. A. needed    B. forgot    C. agreed D. happened

43. A. daughter    B. wife    C. mother D. sister

44. A. late    B. well    C. around   D. there

45. A. lonely    B. worried    C. doubtful D. hungry

46. A. so far    B. neither    C. no longer D. already

47. A. recognize    B. answer    C. believe D. expect

48. A. moved    B. disappointed    C. surprised D. satisfied

49. A. only    B. then    C. thus D. still

50. A. curiosity    B. tears    C. words   D. judgment

51. A. realize    B. suggest    C. hope    D. prove

52. A. agreement    B. expression    C. acceptance   D. exhibition

53. A. necessarily    B. completely    C. naturally    D. frequently

54. A. learn    B make    C. favor   D. try

55. A. Adventure    B. Beauty    C. Trust   D. Life

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A man who knows how to write a personal letter has a very powerful tool. A letter can be enjoyed,

read and   21   . It can set up a warm conversation between two people far apart (远离的); it can keep a   22    

with very little effort.

I will give     23 . A few years ago my older brother and l were not getting     24 . We had been close as

25       but had grown apart. Our meetings were not     26 ; our conversation was filled with arguments and

quarrels; and every effort to clear the air seemed to only   27     our misunderstanding. Then he    28     a small

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island in the Caribbean and we     29     touch. One day he wrote me a letter. He described his island and its

people, told me what he was doing, said how he felt, and encouraged me to     30   . Rereading the letter, I was

31     by its humor（幽默）and clever expressions. These were all qualities for which I had     32     respected

my older brother but     33     he no longer had them. I had never known he could write so    34 . And with that

one letter we became friends     35 .

It might never have occurred to     36     to write me if he had not been in a place where there were no   

37   . For him, writing was a necessity. It also turned out to be the best way for us to get back in touch.

Because we live in an age of     38     communication（通讯）, people often     39    that they don’t always have

to phone or email. They have a    40     . And that is to write.

21. A. received          B. rewritten        C. returned       D. reread

22. A. record           B. promise          C. friendship     D. secret

23. A. an example       B. a lesson          C. an experience  D. a talk

24. A. through          B. together         C. along          D. away

25.A．brothers        B. children         C．fellows     D．classmates

26. A．normal         B. necessary      C．pleasant     D．possible

27. A．deepen         B. start           C．express      D．settle

28. A．toured          B. stopped        C．reached     D．moved to

29. A．lost            B. kept in           C．needed      D．got in

30.A. think            B. write           C．enjoy       D．read

31.A．driven          B. beaten          C．surprised    D．honored

32. A．never          B. seldom           C．sometimes   D．once

33. A．realized         B. judged            C. thought     D. expected．34. A．well           B. often            C. much       D. soon

35. A．later           B. anyhow           C. too         D. again

36. A．us             B. anyone            C. someone     D. my brother

37. A．mail services    B. transport services   C. phones      D. relative

38. A．poor           B. easy             C. popular      D. busy

39. A．believe          B. decide           C. argue        D. forget

40.A.  habit           B. choice            C. method      D. plan

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I met Mrs. Neidl in the ninth grade on a stage-design team for a play and she was one of the directors.

Almost instantly I loved her. She had an unpleasant voice and a direct way of speaking, 36 she was

encouraging and inspiring. For some reason, she was impressed with my work and me.

Mrs. Neidl would ask me for my 37 . She wanted to know how I thought we should 38 things. At

first I had no idea how to answer because I knew 39 about stage design! But I slowly began to respond to

her 40 . It was cause and effect: She believed I had opinions, so I began to 41 them. She trusted me to

complete things, so I completed them perfectly. She loved how 42 I was, so I began to show up to paint

more and more. She believed in me, so I began to believe in myself.

Mrs. Neidl's 43 that year was, "Try it. We can always paint over it 44 !"I began to take 45 . I had

been so afraid of failing but suddenly there was no failing--only things to be 46 upon. I learned to dip my

brush into the paint and 47 create something.

The shy, quiet freshman achieved success that year. I was 48 in the program as "Student Art

Assistant" because of the time and effort I'd put in. It was that year that I 49 I wanted to spend the rest

of my life doing stage design.

Being on that stage-design team 50 Mrs. Neidl changed me completely. Not only was I stronger and

more competent than I had thought, but I also 51 a strong interest and a world I hadn't known existed.

She taught me not to 52 what people think I should do: She taught me to take chances and not be 53 .

Mrs. Neidl was my comforter when I was upset. Her 54 in me has inspired me to do things that I never

imagined 55 .

36. A. and B. yet C. so D. for

37. A. opinion B. impression C. information D. intention

38. A. make B. keep C. handle D. change

39. A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing

40. A. questions B. comments C. explanations D. remarks

41. A. hold B. follow C. evaluate D. form

42. A. happy B. lively C. reliable D. punctual

43. A. message B. motto C. saying D. suggestion

44. A. again B. more C. instead D. later

45. A. steps B. control C. charge D. risks[

46. A. improved B. acted C. looked D. reflected

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47. A. easily B. carefully C. confidently D. proudly

48. A. introduced B. recognized C. identified D. considered

49. A. confirmed B. decided C. realized D. acknowledged

50. A. with B. below C. of D. by

51. A. developed B. discovered C. took D. fostered

52. A. accept B. care C. judge D. wonder

53. A. bored B. lazy C. sad D. afraid

54. A. trust B. patience C. curiosity D.interest

55. A. accessible B. enjoyable C. possible D. favorable

(9)

Another person’s enthusiasm was what set me moving toward the success I have achieved. That person

was my stepmother.

I was nine years old when she entered our home in rural Virginia. My father 36 me to her with these

words: “I would like you to meet the fellow who is 37 for being the worst boy in this county and will

probably start throwing rocks at you no 38 than tomorrow morning.”

My stepmother walked over to me, 39 my head slightly upward, and looked me right in the eye.

Then she looked at my father and replied,“You are 40 . This is not the worst boy at all, 41 the smartest

one who hasn’t yet found an outlet（释放的途径）for his enthusiasm.”

That statement began a(n) 42 between us. No one had ever called me smart. My family and

neighbors had built me up in my 43 as a bad boy . My stepmother changed all that.

She changed many things. She 44 my father to go to a dental school, from which he graduated with

honors. She moved our family into the county seat, where my father’s career could be more 45 and my

brother and I could be better 46 .

When I turned fourteen, she bought me a secondhand 47 and told me that she believed that I could

become a writer. I knew her enthusiasm, I 48 it had already improved our lives. I accepted her 49 and

began to write for local newspapers. I was doing the same kind of 50 that great day I went to interview

Andrew Carnegie and received the task which became my life’s work later. I wasn’t the 51 beneficiary (受益者). My father became the 52 man in town. My brother and stepbrothers became a physician, a dentist,

a lawyer, and a college president.

What power 53 has! When that power is released to support the certainty of one’s purpose

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and is 54 strengthened by faith, it

becomes an irresistible（不可抗拒的）force which poverty and temporary defeat can never 55 .

You can communicate that power to anyone who needs it. This is probably the greatest work you can

do with your enthusiasm.

36. A. rushed B. sent C. carried D. introduced

37. A. distinguished B. favored C. mistaken D. rewarded

38. A. sooner B. later C. longer D. earlier

39. A. dragged B. shook C. raised D. bent

40. A. perfect B. right C. wrong D. impolite

41. A. but B. so C. and D. or

42. A. agreement B. friendship C. gap D. relationship

43. A. opinion B. image C. expectation D. mind

44. A. begged B. persuaded C. ordered D. invited

45. A. successful B. meaningful C. helpful D. useful

46. A. treated B. entertained C. educated D. respected

47. A. camera B. radio C. bicycle D. typewriter

48. A. considered B. suspected C. ignored D. appreciated

49. A. belief B. request C. criticism D. description

50. A. teaching B. writing C. studying D. reading

51. A. next B. same C. only D. real

52. A. cleverest B. wealthiest C. strongest D. healthiest

53. A. enthusiasm B. sympathy C. fortune D. confidence

54. A. deliberately B. happily C. traditionally D. constantly

55. A. win B. match C. reach D. doubt

(10)

The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She

paid the driver and then, using her hands to 31 the seats, settled in one of them.

It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into

a world of 32 . Susan’s husband Mark watched her 33 into hopelessness and he was 34 to use

every possible means to help his wife.

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Finally, Susan felt ready to 35 to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but

she was now too 36 to get around the city by herself. Mark 37 to ride the bus with Susan each

morning and evening 38 she could manage it by herself.

For two weeks, Mark 39 Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other

40 , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new 41 .

At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip 42 . Monday morning arrived. Before she

left, she hugged her husband 43 , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude（感激）.She said good-bye and,

for the first time, they went their 44 ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement 45 Susan.

She was doing it!

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work 46 . As she was getting off the bus, the driver said,

“Miss, I sure 47 you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver 48 .

“You know, every morning for the __49_week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been

standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.

Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more

powerful than_50_. That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.

31. A. touch B.grab C.count D.feel

32. A.weakness B. sickness C.darkness D.sadness

33. A.run B.sink C.jump D.step

34. A.inspired B.determined C.honored D.pleased

35. A.return B.adjust C.contribute D.stick

36. A.tired B.astonished C.depressed D.frightened

37. A.volunteered B.attempted C.continued D.struggled

38. A.when B.as C.until D.after

39. A.drove B.direted C.accompanied D.sent

40. A.feeling B.organs C.skills D.senses

41. A.position B.environment C.status D.role

42. A.on her own B.in person C.to her benefit D.on foot

43. A.politely B.calmly C.briefly D.tightly

44. A.opposite B.separate C.fixed D.lonely

45. A.took charge of B.took place of C.took advantage of D.took hold of

46. A.as usual B.as a rule C.as well D.as a consequence

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47. A.respect B.envy C.know D.support

48. A.what B.how C. why D.who

49. A.past B.same C.first D.next

50. A.courage B.will C.sight D.wisdom

(11)

I truly feel that my mother led me here, to Morzaine, and to my future as a happy wife and

businesswoman. When Mum 21 in October 2007,I was a cook. In December that year ， while I was

working for a wedding, a pearl necklace Mum had left me 22 .I was distraught（忧心如焚的） . Some

days later, I was 23 that a guy who was working with us that day, “could probably have made a

fortune 24 the necklace he found.” 25 , he returned it. Hearing how I’d 26 Mum for six months

before her death, he said, “Christmas is going to be 27 —why not go out to the Alps for a couple of

weeks?”

I came to Morzaine, a small, friendly village in the Alps and 28 fell in love with it. What was

__29__to be a stopgap (权宜之计) trip turned into a new life. I kept travelling between London and here

and felt _30__than I had in months .In December 2008, I was __31_as a hotel manager and moved here full

time.

A month later, I met Paul, who was traveling here. We fell in love. In the beginning, I didn’t want to

discuss___32__, because the sadness of losing Mum 33 felt great. Paul understood that and

never___34__me. But, by summer, we got married. A year later, we used his savings, and the money from

the sale of Mum’s house, to build our own ___35__.

We want to give our guests a ___36__ feel, so each room is themed( 以……为主题) around memories

from our lives. There are also style to remind me of Mum ---- a tiny chair which ___37___ be in her

bedroom is set in one room.

We are having a wonderful life and Mum ___38___ naturally part of it, _39___ there’s no way we

would be here if it wasn’t for the __40__ she gave me. I know she’s here in spirit, keeping an eye on us.

21. A.died B. came C. returned D. visited

22. A. burned B. disappeared C. broke D. dropped

23. A.shown B comforted C. persuaded D. told

24. A.hiding B stealing C. selling D. wearing

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25. A.Luckly B. Naturally C. Surely D. Hopefully

26. A.nursed B. cured C. missed D. guarded

27. A.long B. hard C. merry D. free

28. A. suddenly B. finally C. nearly D. immediately

29. A.said B. proved C. supposed D. judged

30. A.smarter B. higher C. firmer D. lighter

31. A.phonnured B. hired C. regarded D. trained

32. A. travel B. business C. children D. marriage

33. A.recently B. once C. still D. first

34. A.left B. pushed C. surprised D. interrupted

35. A.hotel B. restaurant C. home D. shop

36. A.homely B. lively C. motherly D. friendly

37. A. ought to B. used to C. might D. could

38. A. takes B. keeps C. looks D. feels

39. A. unless B. while C. because D. though

40. A. money B. chair C. house D. necklace

(12)

I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And

36 otherwise assigned（指定）a seat by the teacher, I always 37 to sit at the back of the classroom.

All this 38 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the

basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 39 because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor

did I have the 40 to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher

who kept insisting on my “ 41 for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.

Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the 42 of it! When I first started 43 the

practice sessions, I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much 44 what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get

45 and take a shot at the wrong direction—which made me feel really stupid. 46 , I wasn’t the only one

“new” at the game, so I decided to 47 on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not

be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t 48 “just yet”.

I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 49 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and

motivating. Very soon the competitive 50 in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I

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learned how to play and made friends in the 51 — friends who respected my efforts to work hard and

be a team player. I never had so much fun!

With my 52 self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates. I have gone from

“53” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, 54 raising my hand —

even when I sometimes wasn’t 100 percent 55 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in

myself.

36. A. as B. until C. unless D. though

37. A. hoped B. agreed C. meant D. chose

38. A. continued B. changed C. settled D. started

39. A. idea B. plan C. belief D. saying

40. A. right B. chance C. ability D. patience

41. A. going B. looking C. cheering D. applying

42. A. point B. half C. rest D. basis

43. A.enjoying B. preparing C. attending D. watching

44. A. less B. later C. worse D. further

45. A.committed B. motivated C. embarrassed D. confused

46. A. Interestingly B. Fortunately C. Obviously D. Hopefully

47. A. focus B. act C. rely D. try

48. A. want B. do C. support D. know

49. A. steps B. orders C. rules D. games

50. A. roles B. part C. mind D. value

51. A. process B. operation C. movement D. situation

52. A. expressed B. improved C. preserved D. recognized

53. A. dreaming B. playing C. relaxing D. hiding

54. A. by B. for C. with D. to

55. A. lucky B. happy C. sure D. satisfied

(13)

I first went to hear a live rock concert when I was eight years old. My brother and his friends were all

_36_ of a heavy metal group called Black Wednesday. When they 37 that Black Wednesday were going to

perform at our local theatre, they all bought 38 for the performance. However, at the last minute, one of

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the friends couldn’t go, so my brother 39 me the ticket. I was really 40 !

I remember the buzz (嘈杂声) of excitement inside the theatre as we all found our 41 . After a few

minutes, the lights went down and everybody became 42 . I could barely make out the stage in the __43__.

We waited. Then there was a roar from the crowd, like an explosion, as the first members of the band

__44__ the stage. My brother leaned over and shouted something in my ear, but I couldn’t __45__ what he

was saying. The first song was already starting and the music was as __46__as a jet engine. I could __47__

the drum beats and the bass notes in my stomach.

I can’t recall any of the songs that the band played. I just __48_ that I really enjoyed the show and

didn’t want it to 49 . But in the end, after three encores (加演), the show finished. We left the 50 and

walked unsteadily out onto the pavement. I felt a little dizzy, as if I had just 51_ from a long sleep. My ears

were still 52 _with the beat of the last song.

After the 53 , I became a Black Wednesday fan too for a few years before getting into other kinds of

music. Once in a while, 54, I listen to one of their songs and 55 I’m back at that first show.

36. A.members B.friends C. fans D. volunteers

37. A. guessed B. discovered C. thought D. predicted

38. A. flowers B. drinks C. clothes D. tickets

39. A. booked B. offered C. returned D. found

40. A. relaxed B. embarrassed C. excited D. encouraged

41. A. seats B. entrance C. spots D. space

42. A. comfortable B. quiet C. serious D. nervous

43. A. silence B. noise C. darkness D. smoke

44. A. fell upon B. got through C. broke into D. stepped onto

45. A. forget B. hard C. repeat D. bear

46. A. loud B. heard C. sweet D. fast

47. A.feel B. touch C. enjoy D. digest

48. A. realize B. understand C. believe D. remember

49. A. continue B. delay C. finish D. change

50. A. party B. theatre C. opera D. stage

51. A. escaped B. traveled C. benefited D. woken

52. A. aching B. burning C. ringing D. rolling

53. A. competition B. performance C. interview D. celebration

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54. A. though B. otherwise C. instead D. besides

55. A. decide B. regret C. conclude D. imagine

(14)

What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes. Mary had 36

them a story and finally they were asleep. "Babysitting （照看）the three boys aged eight, six and four is

extremely ___37___," she thought.

"Sleep," she considered, "if only I could!" But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back,

she ___38___ her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(an) ___39___ way to

make money obviously hadn't met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm,

and the lights were dim. Mary's ___40___ felt heavier and heavier. I mustn't sleep, she thought— which

was ___41___ what she did, of course.

Strangely enough, she soon ___42___ that she was a world-famous chef（主厨）. She made a ___43___

and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool, meeting the rich and famous

or ___44___—her favorite hobby. She ___45___ took the leading role in her own TV show.

That is, until she became too ___46___. "I am definitely the best in the world," she thought, as she

prepared a tasty chicken dish. But ___47___ seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and

she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she ___48___ to get the chicken into the stove. Soon, smoke

blanketed the room. The chicken was on fire. ___49___ set in, but Mary could not run—she was ___50___

to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not, ___51___ a sharp sound awoke her.

She got shocked and confused —___52___ was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she

was met by three ___53___ little faces and some very burnt bread. "Sorry, we were hungry and you were

___54___, so we tried to make some bread," explained a boy. Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent

them back to bed. She___55__ them never to fall asleep on the job again!

36．A．given B．written C．told D．taught

37．A．successful B．helpful C．tiring D．surprising

38．A．shook B．put C．bent D．kept

39．A．difficult B．boring C．important D．easy

40．A．eyes B．mind C．heart D. legs

41．A．nicely B．exactly C．curiously D. carelessly

42．A．realized B．reminded C．learnt D．dreamt

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43．A．decision B．fortune C．business D．plan

44．A．cooking B．reading C．running D．babysitting

45．A．just B．ever C．even D．only

46．A．selfish B．proud C．stubborn D．sensitive

47．A．everything B．something C．anything D．nothing

48．A．tried B．arranged C．managed D．prepared

49．A．Panic B．Pain C．Noise D．Stress

50．A．frozen B．dragged C．pushed D．brought

51．A．because B．until C．as D．unless

52．A．smoke B．light C．water D．fire

53．A．cheerful B．strange C．guilty D．confident

54．A．busy B ． hu ngry

C．worried D．asleep

55．A．promised B．allowed C．expected D．persuaded

(15)

Although I love my life, it hasn’t been a lot of fun as I’ve been ill for 28 years.

Music has always been a great love of mine and, in my 20s, when my 21 was more manageable, I 22

ten years as a professional singer in restaurants, playing and singing folk songs. 23 that was years ago

and times have changed. 24 I live with mother on a country farm.

Two years ago, I decided that I would need to have some kind of extra work to 25 my disability

pension (残疾抚恤金). 26 I needed to sleep in the afternoons, I was limited in my 27 . I decided that I

would consider 28 to singing in restaurants.

My family are all musicians, so I was 29 when I went into our local music store. I explained that I

wanted to sing again but using recorded karaoke music. I knew that discs were very expensive and I really

didn’t have a lot of 30 to get started. And 31 you

find only three to four songs out of ten on a disc that you can 32 use.

When I told the owner of the shop about my 33 ; he gave me a long thoughtful 34 . “This means a

lot to you, doesn’t it?” he said. “Come with me.”

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He led me 35 the crowded shop and to a bench with a large professional karaoke box on it. He

placed his large hand 36 on his treasure and said, “I have 800 karaoke songs in here. You can take your

37 and I’ll record them for you. That should get you started.”

I 38 . Thanking him, I made a time with him to listen to all the songs and choose 39 that I could

sing. I have come full circle with his help.

His 40 still warms my heart and makes me do just that bit extra, when I have the chance.

21. A. loneliness B. sadness C. tiredness

D. sickness

22. A. set B. enjoyed C. kept D. shared

23. A. Gladly B. Eventually C. Unfortunately D. Surprisingly

24. A. Now B. Then C. Sometime D. Meanwhile

25. A. add up to B. make up for C. get rid of D. take advantage of

26. A. If B. As C. Though D. Before

27. A. movement B. condition C. choices D. positions

28. A. reaching out B. living up C. getting on D. going back

29. A. recognized B. interviewed C. found D. invited [来源:学_科_网]

30. A. money B. time C. energy D. knowledge

31. A. thus B. once C. seldom D. often

32. A. actually B. hardly C. nearly D. formerly

33. A. job B. family C. idea D. offer

34. A. face B. view C. look D. sight

35. A. over B. along C. towards D. through

36. A. unhappily B. lovingly C. pitifully D. gratefully

37. A. pick B. turn C. role D. step

38. A. had to cry B. ought to cry C. should have cried D. could have cried

39. A. more B. the ones C. few D. the rest

40. A. courage B. devotion C. kindness D. trust

(16)

This year I decided to do something to regain my good name as a kindly uncle. My 36 , Tony, had

never forgiven me for the dictionary I had bought him as a birthday present last year. His 37 had no

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reason to be thankful to me either, because the year before, I had 38 their dear son with a pot of paste(浆糊) and some funny pictures. Instead of 39 them into a book, Tony had naturally covered every wall in

the house with them. This year, 40 , I decided to let him 41 for himself.

We went into a big shop, but Tony was very particular about 42 . Although I tried to show him toy

after toy, he was not to be 43 . Then I saw he suddenly became 44 ; he had discovered something he

really liked: a large tin drum. I was quite happy too — 45 I thought what Tony’s mother would say when

she saw it. Nobody would get any 46 for weeks! I led Tony away 47 , saying that the drum was too

expensive.

Tony asked for permission to go off 48 and I made the most of my chance to sit down and __49

my aching feet. Fifteen minutes passed but there was still no sign of Tony. I began to get 50 and got up to

look for him. I asked a young lady if she had seen a little boy in a grey suit. She looked __51 her helplessly

and pointed out that there were so many 52 in grey suits. I was just going to call the police for help, when

I saw a strange 53 dressed in strange orange clothes. He was wearing a false beard and had a caveman’s

axe(斧子) in one hand, and a space gun in the other. It was, of course, Tony, who informed me 54 that he

was the first 55 to fly into space.

36. A. cousin B. daughter C. grandson D. nephew

37. A. friends B. parents C. classmates D. brothers

38. A. presented B. annoyed C. confused D. occupied

39. A. entering B. dividing C. sticking D. drawing

40. A. anyhow B. though C. again D. therefore

41. A. guess B. choose C. pay D. see

42. A. sweets B. toys C. clothes D. books

43. A. pleased B. disturbed C. accepted D. disappointed

44. A. surprised B. hopeful C. patient D. excited

45. A. after B. until C. unless D. since

46. A. shock B. trouble C. peace D. time

47. A. happily B. eagerly C. cautiously D. quickly

48. A. on his own B. in his way C. now and then D. more or less

49. A. drag B. rest C. lay D. step

50. A. ashamed B. angry C. worried D. doubtful

51. A. about B. to C. at D. across

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52. A. young ladies B. new customers C. loving parents D. small boys

53. A. figure B. actor C. man D. doll

54. A. on time B. at once C. just now D. once again

55. A. policeman B. spaceman C. caveman D. postman

(17)

In a land far away, once upon a time there was great poverty（贫困）, and only the rich could manage

without great 26 . Three of those rich men and their servants were 27 together on a road when they

came to a very 28 village.

The first could not stand seeing the poverty, 29

he took all the gold and jewels from his waggons (四轮载重马车) and shared 30 out among the villagers.

He wished them all the best of luck, and he left.

The second rich man, seeing the 31 situation, stopped for a short time and gave 32 all his food and

drink, since he 33 see that money would be of little 34 to them. He made sure that they each 35

their fair share and would have enough food to 36 for some time. Then, he left.

The third rich man, on seeing such poverty, 37 and went straight through the 38 without stopping.

The two other rich men saw this from a distance and commented with each other 39 the third rich man

lacked sympathy. It was 40 that they themselves had been there to offer help.

However, three days later, they 41 the third rich man, who was coming in the opposite direction. He

was 42 travelling quickly, but his waggons, 43 the gold and valuables they had been 44 , were now

full of farming tools and bags of 45 . He was rushing back to help them out of poverty.

26. A. loss B. expectations C. success D. problems

27. A. standing B. travelling C. gathering D. running

28. A. faraway B. poor

C. different D. ancient

29. A. unl ess B. because

C. so D. if

30. A. them B. anything C. nothing D. those

31. A. curious B. worrying C. dangerous D. puzzling

32. A. the villagers B. his servants C. the others D. the rest

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33. A. could B. might C. should D. must

34. A. interest B. concern C. use D. attraction

35. A. returned B. gained C. offered D. received

36. A. remain B. last C. supply D. share

37. A. turned back B. set out C. showed off D. speeded up

38. A. village B. land C. field D. road

39. A. whether B. how C. where D. when

40. A. good B. certain C. true D. strange

41. A. welcomed B. met C. accepted D. persuaded

42. A. still B. already C. always D. indeed

43. A. except for B. instead of C. apart from D. along with

44. A. loading B. treasuring C. carrying D. earning

45. A. food B. jewels C. money D. seeds

(18)

In our discussion with people on how education can help them succeed in life, a woman remembered

the first meeting of an introductory 36 course about 20 years ago.

The professor 37 the lecture hall, placed upon his desk a large jar filled with dried beans( 豆), and

invited the students to 38 how many beans the jar contained. After 39 shouts of wildly wrong guesses

the professor smiled a thin, dry smile, announced the 40 answer, and went on saying, “You have just 41

an important lesson about science. That is: Never 42 your own senses.”

Twenty years later, the 43 could guess what the professor had in mind. He 44 himself, perhaps, as

inviting his students to start an exciting 45 into an unknown world invisible (无形的) to the 46 , which

can be discovered only through scientific 47 . But the seventeen-year-old girl could not accept or even 48

the invitation. She was just 49 to understand the world. And she 50 that her firsthand experience

could be the 51 . The professor, however, said that it was 52 . He was taking away her only 53 for

knowing and was providing her with no substitute(替代). “I remember feeling small and 54 .” The woman

says, “and I did the only thing I could do. I 55 the course the afternoon, and I haven’t gone near science

since.”

36．A．art B．history C. science D. math

37．A．searched for B. looked at C. got through D. marched into

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38．A.count B. guess C. report

D. watch

39．A．warning B. giving C. turning away D. listening to

40．A．ready B. possible C. correct D. difficult

41. A．1earned B. prepared C. taught D. taken

42. A．1ose B. trust C. sharpen D. show

43. A．1ecturer B. scientist C. speaker D. woman

44. A．described B. respected C. saw D. served

45. A. voyage B. movement C. change D. rush

46. A. professor B．eye C．knowledge D．light

47. A. model B．senses C．spirit D．methods

48. A. hear B. make C．present D．refuse

49. A．suggesting B．beginning C．pretending D．waiting

50. A．believed B．doubted C. proved D．explained

51. A．growth B．strength C．faith D．truth

52. A．firm B. interesting C．wrong D．acceptable

53. A．task B．tool C．success D．connection

54. A．cruel B．proud C．frightened D．brave

55. A．dropped B．started C．passed D．missed

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My father brought home a sailboat when I was ten, and almost each Sunday in summers we would go

sailing. Dad was quite skilled in sailing, but not good at 36 . As for me, I 37 both before twelve because of

living close to Lake Ontario.

The last time Dad and I set sail together is really 38 . It was a perfect weekend after I graduated from

university. I came home and 39 Dad to go sailing. Out we set soon on the 40 lake. Dad hadn’t sailed for

years, but everything 41 well with the tiller（舵柄）in his hands.

When we were in the middle of the lake, a 42 wind came all of a sudden. The boat was hit 43 . Dad

was always at his best in any 44 , but at this moment he 45 .

“John! 46 !” he shouted in a trembling voice, with the tiller still in his hands.

In my memory he could fix any 47 . He was the one I always 48 for strength and security. Before I

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could respond, a 49 of water got into the

boat. I rushed to the tiller 50 it was too late. Another huge wall of water 51 the boat in a minute. We were

thrown into the water, and Dad was struggling aimlessly. At that moment, I felt fiercely 52 of him.

I swam to Dad 53 and assisted him in climbing onto the hull（船壳）of the boat. Upon sitting on the

hull, Dad was a little awkward about his flash of 54 . “It’s all right, Dad. We are safe now,” I comforted

him.

That was the first time Dad had counted on me in a moment of emergency. More importantly, I found

it was my turn to start 55 for my father.

36. A. boating B. running C. swimming D. teaching

37. A. enjoyed B. desired C. hated D. learned

38. A. unforgivable B. unforgettable C.

cheerful D. regretful

39. A. sent B. ordered C. invited D. allowed

40. A. calm B. icy C. stormy D. thundery

41. A. finished B. went C. seemed D. sounded

42. A. strong B. gentle C. cold D. hot

43. A.repeatedly B. lightly C. hardly D. violently

44. A. danger B. place C. sport D. job

45. A. suffered B. fell C. froze D. withdrew

46. A. Look B. Help C. Run D. Jump

47. A. problem B. relationship C. machine D. boat

48. A. turned to B. lived with C. argued with D. objected to

49. A. fountain B. stream C. shower D. wave

50. A. if B. for C. after D. but

51. A. got through B. poured into C. turned over D. lifted up

52. A. ashamed B. protective C. tired D. afraid

53. A. hopelessly B. quickly C. slowly D. helplessly

54. A. pain B. anger C. fear D. shame

55. A. making up B. getting ready C. paying off D. looking out

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The young woman entered the pool where an injured dolphin( 海豚) was swimming. Despite her fear,

she felt strong wearing her new leg.

In her second grade, Maja 31 her cousin. Jasmina. After Jasmina’s death .Maja swore she would

honor the little girl by 32 with a dolphin, an animal that both girls 33 .”Jasmina never got the chance to

do it.” says Maja， now32,“ so I 34 that someday I’d do it for her.”

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In high school, Maja was 35 about sports. she even planned to become an athlete. 36 ,in

1993，during the eivil war in her home country, a bomb 37 her left leg.

After two years’ 38 in the U.S, Maja received her first artificial (人造的)leg. But 39 it didn’t fit well,

walking for Maja was very painful. 40 ，she managed to graduate from a local high school. Then after

receiving a 41 from Saint Francis University, she got a job at an insurance firm and 42 started her own

company.

To relax. Maja 43 often watch the dolphins play at an aquarium ( 水族馆)near her home. A young

dolphin. Winter, who had lost its tail, caught her 44 . One day, Maja happened to see trainers 45

Winter with a high-tech tail. When they were done. Winter swam freely in the water. Maja was 46 . She

managed to find the inventors of Winter’s tail. Within ten days, she had a new leg which freed her the 47

that had troubled her for almost 16 years.

Now, Maja was ready to keep her 48 . She went to the aquarium, lowered herself into the pool and

held out a hand to Winter, who approached 49 , then swam away. After a few minutes. The dolphin let

Maja 50 its back. Finally, the two began to swim around the pool together.

31. A .lost B. visited C .rescued D. left

32. A. talking B. living C. swimming D. surfing

33. A. adored B. adopted C. possessed D. purchased

34. A. pretended B. decided C. preferred D. agreed

35. A. positive B. enthusiastic C. particular D. curious

36. A. Undoubtedly B. Surprisingly C. Strangely D. Unfortunately

37 .A. took away B. took over C. cut down D. cut out

38 .A. study B. operation C. treatment D. experiment

39 .A. until B. because C. although D. if

40.A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Besides D. However[ 来 源 : 学 科 网 ZXX41.A.

scholarships B. degree C. prize D. notice

42.A. gradually B. actually C. eventually D. naturally

43. A. might B. should C. could D. would

44 .A. eye B. leg C. nose D. hand

45 .A. decorating B. guiding C. marking D. fitting

46. A. inspired B. puzzled C. shocked D. amused

47 .A. worry B. sadness C. pain D. fear

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48 .A. appointment B. promise C. record D. habit

49 .A. blindly B. angrily C. gratefully D. cautiously

50 .A. strike B. cover C. touch D. wipe

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People in communities have slowly been pushed apart through the years, mostly because people simply

aren’t taking the time to say a simple “hello.” After considering this phenomenon, I decided I was going to

36 the way I was doing things.

My 37 came one morning when I was in the community library. I passed by a girl who 38 her

books out of her locker. Thinking like most that someone else would help her pick them up, I continued my

way. However, when I had to 39 because I stupidly forgot my book, I noticed she had just finished

picking them up by herself. No one had stopped to 40 her.

“OK,” I thought to myself, “this is where I should have changed.”

My best opportunity came a few days later when I saw a man 41 by himself waiting for the library to

open, so I sat down next to him and began a 42 . It was difficult to get started, and even when I had to say

goodbye, almost every 43 from my new friend had a tone( 语 气 ) of doub

t in it. And who could blame him?

People aren’t used to making an 44 chat with a stranger. But a change, no matter how 45 it is

needed, doesn’t just happen. It takes people like us to make it possible. I 46 you to take a small step out of

your comfort zone and try to make someone’s day a little brighter. Together, we can really make society

come 47 as a whole.

36. A. change B. explain C. learn D. show

37. A. trouble B. doubt C. wish D. opportunity

38. A. took B. dropped C. got D. pulled

39. A. come out B. stand by C. go back D. turn up

40. A. please B. greet C. help D. praise

41. A. sitting B. walking C. riding D. running

42. A. discussion B. lesson C. report D. conversation

43. A. joke B. response C. cry D. story

44. A. unchangeable B. unprepared C. unforgettable D. unfinished

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45. A. desperately B. frequently C. simply D. widely

46. A. allow B. warn C. order D. advise

47. A. later B. straighter C. closer D. slower

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A Love Note to My Mom

When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It

was years later that I finally understood what role modeling 16 in your life. Little did I know you were

17 every penny you earned to go to 18 school.

I cannot thank you enough for 19 you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing

my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried 20 piles of law books. I was 21

.Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for 22 ?When you said you were in

law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know. Moms 23 be lawyers too. You smiled and said,“In life, you

can do anything you want to do.”

As young as I was ,that statement kept 24 in my ears. I watched as you faced the 25 of completing

your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a 26 and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted

just watching you 27 .With your words of wisdom in my 28 mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to

dream. My whole world 29 .I set out to live my life filled with 30 ,seeing endless possibilities for

personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I 31 found myself in the unique position of being either the first

(woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) 32 one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I

gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”

Encouraged by your 33 , I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make

mistakes, and 34 meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m 35 it. Sorry, got to run. So much to

do, so many dreams to live.

16. A. found B. played C. kept D. provided

17. A. saving B. making C. donating D. receiving

18. A. business B. fashion C. law D. medical

19. A. what B. that C. which D. where

20. A. at B. to C. upon D. under

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21. A. amused B. worried C. puzzled

D. disappointed

22. A. role B. tests C. positions D. shows

23. A. must B. ought to C. need D. could

24. A. ringing B. blowing C. falling D. beating

25. A. choices B. chances C. challenges D. changes

26. A. professor B. doctor C. reporter D. model

27. A. in danger B. in action C. in trouble D. in charge

28. A. weak B. powerful C. youthful D. empty

29. A. came back B. closed down C. went by D. opened up

30. A. hope B. hardship C. harmony D. sadness

31. A. constantly B. shortly C. hardly D. nearly

32. A. and B. but C. or D. for

33. A. description B. statement C. praise D. introduction

34. A. secretly B. curiously C. carelessly D. eagerly [来源:学科网]

35. A. doing B. considering C. correcting D. reading

(23)

A boy was walking home from school when he saw a large, tempting （诱人的）apple on one of the

branches of an apple tree hanging out over a tall fence. The boy wasn’t much of a fruit-eater, 36 a bar of

chocolate if given the choice, 37 , as they say, the forbidden fruit can be tempting. Seeing the apple, the

boy wanted it. The more he looked at it, the 38 he felt and the more he wanted that apple.

He stood on tiptoe (脚尖). 39 as high as he could, but even at his tallest 40 he was unable to touch it.

He began to 41 up and down, as high as he could, at the 42 of each jump stretching his arms to get the

apple . Still it remained out of 43 .

Not giving up, he thought, if only he had something to 44 on. His school bag wouldn’t give enough

height and he didn’t want to 45 the things inside, like his lunch box, pencil case, and Gameboy. Looking

46 , he hoped he might find an old box, a rock, or, 47 luck, even a ladder, but it was a tidy neighbourhood

and there was nothing he could use.

He had tried everything he could think to do. 48 seeing any other choices, he gave up and started

to walk 49 . At first he felt angry and disappointed thinking about how hungry he had become from his 50

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, and how he really wanted that apple. The more he 51 like this, the more unhappy he became.

52 , the boy of our story was a pretty smart guy, even if he couldn’t always get what he wanted. He

started to say to himself, “This isn’t 53 . I don’t have the apple and I’m feeling miserable as well.

There’s 54 more I can do to get the apple—that is unchangeable—but we are supposed to be able to 55

our feelings. If that’s the case, what can I do to feel better?”

36. A. preferring B. offering C. receiving D. allowing

37. A. so B. then C. but D. or

38. A. sadder B. angrier C. hungrier D. tastier

39. A. expanding B. stretching C. swinging D. pulling

40. A. strength B. length C. range D. height

41. A. jump B. look C. walk D. glance

42. A. tip B. stage C. top D. level

43. A. hope B. hand C. sight D. reach

44. A. put B. stand C. get D. hold

45. A. break B. shake C. take D. strike

46. A. up B. forward C. down D. around

47. A. for B. with C. on D. of

48. A. After B. Through C .Without D. Upon

49. A. back B. away C. up D. down

50. A. wishes B. beliefs C. efforts D. goals

51. A. thought B. imagined C. tried D. claimed

52. A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise

53 .A. skillful B. cheerful C. harmful D. helpful

54. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing

55. A. change B. express C. forget D. describe

(24)

Diana Velez does everything with maximum effort—and at maximum speed. That 36 learning a new

language, completing two certificates and opening a store.

When arriving in Canada in 2008, she had one 37 : to have what she had back home in Colombia. “I

didn’t want to 38 what I do, like so many who come to a new country,” she said. “I 39 to open a store here

in Canada but knew I had to 40 myself properly.”

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Diana q uickly realized that making her

dream of shop ownership in Canada a 41 meant going to school to get the 42 education and certification.

“My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me 43 in my abilities, but

I couldn’t speak the language and I had to 44 how to do things in Canada. It was like having to 45 all

over again,” said Diana.

46 ，she found just the help she needed for her relaunch (重新开张) 47 continuing education at

George Brown College. She began taking 48 for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the

Image Consulting Certificate in May 2009. 49 Diana met with the language barrier, she was always going

50 while at college.

By the end of October 2009, she had completed

all certificate requirements. Within two

years after her 51 in Canada, Diana at last achieved her 52 goal when her new store opened its doors

in Toronto’s Sheppard Centre. She was on the fast-track to 53 .

Looking back, Diana, a fashion(时装)designer, 54 her achievements to the goal she set, the education

she received from the college, and 55 , the efforts she made. Now Diana is very happy doing what she is

doing.

36. A. requires B. encourages C. includes D. advises

37. A. goal B. memory C. choice D. problem

38. A. continue B. choose C. change D. lose

39. A. demanded B. decided C. agreed D. hesitated

40. A. teach B. prepare C. enjoy D. persuade

41. A. reality B. fact C. challenge D. wonder

42. A. physical B. private C. primary D. necessary

43. A. pressure B. judgement C. influence D. confidence

44. A. put away B. depend on C. learn about D. look into

45. A. advance B. start C. suffer D. work

46. A. Naturally B. Gradually C. Luckily D. Clearly

47. A. through B. for C. before D. with

48. A. notes B. responsibilities C. chances D. courses

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49. A. Though B. As C. Since D. Once

50. A. around B. back C. ahead D. out

51. A. adventure B. arrival C. performance D. journey

52. A. original B. common C. another D. distant

53. A. success B. wealth C. glory D. happiness

54. A. adds B. connects C. devotes D. owes

55. A. after all B. above all C. at least D. at first

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When I began planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and

cultural differences. Ignoring these 36 , I got there in July 2010. 37 I arrived, I realized the importance

of getting a job 38 my living expenses. Determined t

o do this 39 , I spent several weeks going door-to-

door for a job, but found 40 response（回应）.

One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask 41 there were any job opportunities（机会） . The

people there advised me not to continue my job search in that 42 . As I was about to 43 , a man who had

been listening approached me and asked me to wait outside 44 . Nearly ten minutes later, he 45 . He

asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay 46 . Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to 47

a job.

I was a little surprised, but had a 48 feeling about him. Along the way, I realized that I had 49

résumés（简历）. Seeing this, the man 50 at his business partner’s office to make me fifteen 51 copies.

He also gave me some 52 on dressing and speaking. I handed out my résumés and went home feeling very

53 . The following day, I received a 54 from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.

It seems that the world always 55 to you when you need it. And this time, it was a complete stranger

who turned out to be a real blessing.

36. A. doubts B. concerns C. instructions D. reasons

37. A. Even if B. Every time C. Now that D. Soon after

38. A. of B. at C. for D. with

39. A. on my own B. on my way C. by any chance D. by the day

40. A. any B. much C. some D. little

41. A. why B. wherever C. whether D. whenever

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42. A. direction B. attitude C.

language D. manner

43. A. answer B. work C. leave D. refuse

44. A. for ever B. at any time C. as usual D. for a while

45. A. returned B. hesitated C. passed D. regretted

46. A. silent B. busy C. positive D. comfortable

47. A. pick out B. search for C. take on D. give up[来源:学|科|网 Z|X

|48. A. dull B. good C. guilty D. general

49. A. made use of B. taken care of C. run out of D. become tired of

50. A. stopped B. knocked C. glanced D. appeared

51. A. right B. more C. former D. different

52. A. pressures B. agreements C. impressions D. suggestions

53. A. lonely B. funny C. disappointed D. satisfied

54. A. call B. tip C. present D. report

55. A. turns off B. goes over C. gives back D. looks up

(26)

In our discussion with people on how education can help them succeed in life, a woman remembered

the first meeting of an introductory 36 course about 20 years ago.

The professor 37 the lecture hall, placed upon his desk a large jar filled with dried beans( 豆), and

invited the students to 38 how many beans the jar contained. After 39 shouts of wildly wrong guesses the

professor smiled a thin, dry smile, announced the 40 answer, and went on saying, “You have just 41

an important lesson about science. That is: Never 42 your own senses.”

Twenty years later, the 43 could guess what the professor had in mind. He 44 himself, perhaps, as

inviting his students to start an exciting 45 into an unknown world invisible(无形的) to the 46 , which

can be discovered only through scientific 47 . But the seventeen-year-old girl could not accept or even 48

the invitation. She was just 49 to understand the world. And she 50 that her firsthand experience could be

the 51 . The professor, however, said that it was 52 . He was taking away her only 53 for knowing and

was providing her with no substitute(替代). “I remember feeling small and 54 ,” the woman says, “and I

did the only thing I could do. I 55 the course that afternoon, and I haven’t gone near science since.”

36．A．art B．history C. science D. math

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37．A．searched for B. looked at C. got through D. marched into

38．A．count B. guess C. report D. watch

39．A．warning B. giving C. turning away D. listening to

40．A．ready B. possible C. correct D. difficult

41．A．1earned B. prepared C. taught D. taken

42．A．1ose B. trust C. sharpen D. show

43．A．1ecturer B. scientist C. speaker D. woman

44．A．described B. respected C. saw D. served

45. A．voyage B. movement C. change D. rush

46. A. professor B．eye C．knowledge D．light

47．A．model B．senses C．spirit D．methods

48. A．hear B．make C．present D．refuse

49. A．suggesting B．beginning C．pretending D．waiting

50．A．believed B．doubted C. proved D．explained

51．A．growth B．strength C．faith D．truth

52．A．firm B. interesting C．wrong D．acceptable

53．A．task B．tool C．success D．connection

54．A．cruel B．proud C．frightened D．brave

55．A．dropped B．started C．passed D．missed

(27)

When I settled in Chicago, my new city seemed so big and unfriendly. Then I had a 36 problem and

had to go to hospital for a 37 examination.

It seemed a small 38 compared to the one I was about to face, but things started to go 39 right from

the beginning. Not having a car or 40 the city, I was depending on a couple of buses to get me from A to

B. 41 I’d left myself plenty of time, soon it was 42 I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly boarded a

bus that was taking me in the 43 direction.

I 44 the bus and stood on the pavement not knowing what to do, I looked into the eyes of a 45 , who

was trying to get past me. 46 , instead of moving on, she stopped to ask if I was 47 . After I explained my

48 to her, she pointed to a bus stop across the street, where a bus would take me back into the city to my

49 . Sitting there waiting, I felt 50 that someone had been willing to help. 51 , hearing a horn (喇叭)

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nearby, I looked up to see a car with my new friend 52 at me to get in. She had returned to offer me a 53

to the hospital.

Such unexpected 54 from a passer-by was a lovely gift to receive. As I climbed out of the car at the

hospital and turned to thank her, she smiled and told me not to lose 55 , for all things are possible.

36. A. physical B. traveling C. social D. housing

37. A. scientific B. final C. previous D. thorough

38. A. chance B. challenge C. success D. error

39. A. wrong B. easy C. fast D. ahead

40. A. leaving B. visiting C. knowing D. appreciating

41. A. Although B. Since C. Unless D. Once

42. A. strange B. necessary C. obvious D. important

43. A. same B. right C. general D. opposite

44. A. looked at B. waited for C. got off D. ran into

45. A. driver B. friend C. stranger D. gentleman

46. A. Especially B. Surprisingly C. Probably D. Normally

47. A. nervous B. excitedn C. OK D. dangerous

48. A. idea B. motivation C. excuse D. situation

49. A. appointment B. apartment C. direction D. station

50. A. afraid B. grateful C. certain D. disappointed

51. A. Thus B. Then C. Perhaps D. Surely

52. A. staring B. laughing C. waving D. shouting

53. A. lift B. suggestion C. bike D. guidebook

54. A. results B. news C. kindness D. appearance

55. A. power B. faith C. touch D. Support

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One sunny afternoon, a seven-year-old girl went for a walk. She crossed a large area of grassland into

the woods 26 she realised that she was lost.

Sitting on a rock and 27 what to do, she began crying. After a while, she 28 to walk along a wide

path lined with tall trees and thick bushes. 29 it was getting dark, she saw a small, dark wooden house. She

opened the door and 30 stepped in. Suddenly, she heard a strange noise, and she ran out the door and back

to the 31 . Cold and tired, she fell asleep near a 32 .

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The girl’s parents were out and her dog, Laddy, was at home. Laddy 33 that his mistress(女主人)was

in danger. He jumped 34 a window, breaking the glass. He looked in the fields, but he couldn’t find his

mistress anywhere. However, from the ground came a 35 scent(气味)as he lowered his head. He 36 the

scent and walked across the grassland. Barking 37 into the air, the dog 38 through the woods until he

found the 39 . But the girl was not there, so he headed back to the woods. Much to his 40 , he saw his

mistress’ blue shirt in the distance. He 41 over some bushes and saw the little stream, where the girl was

42 .

When she opened her eyes and 43 her dog standing beside her, the girl said, “you 44 me, Laddy,

”and she kissed him several times. Seeing their daughter and dog coming back, the parents burst into tears

of 45 . That night Laddy had a hero’s supper: a huge meal of steak.

26. A. before B. since C. while D. as27. A. wondering B. forgetting C. remembering D. regretting

28. A. preferred B. expected C. failed D. decided

29. A. When B. Until C. If D. Because

30. A. carelessly B. cautiously C. hopelessly D. unwillingly

31. A. trees B. bushes C. woods D. grasses

32. A. stream B. rock C. tree D. house

33. A. found B. sensed C. heard D. smelt

34. A. at B. through C. in D. onto

35. A. terrible B. strange C. pleasant D. familiar

36. A. missed B. discovered C. followed D. ignored

37. A. calmly B. loudly C. merrily D. gently

38. A. searched B. wandered C. looked D. travelled

39. A. window B. girl C. house D. hero

40. A. satisfaction B. disappointment C. embarrassment D. delight

41. A. jumped B. climbed C. walked D. flew

42. A. awake B. abandoned C. available D. asleep

43. A. spotted B. watched C. observed D. saw

44. A. disturbed B. comforted C. rescued D. scared

45. A. pain B. shock C. sorrow D. relief

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“Just sign here, sir,”the deliveryman said as he handed Oscar Reyna a package.

The package consisted of a long, narrow box 21 wrapped in brown paper. 22 the box, Oscar saw an

umbrella inside—a very old one with a beautifully carved wooden handle. 23 he had not seen it in more

than 20 years, he recognized it 24 .

Oscar was 16 when he first saw the 25 umbrella. He had gone to a concert with his grandparents. As

they were leaving, he noticed an umbrella on an empty seat. Impressed by its 26 , Oscar felt a strong

desire to find its 27 .

Oscar 28 the manager to look in the record of advance ticket sales. Just as he thought, a name

matched the seat 29 Oscar had found the umbrella. The name was Mrs. Katie O’Brien.

Oscar talked his grandparents into going by Mrs. O’Brien’s 30 on their way home. He rang the bell,

the door opened, and an elderly woman appeared. “May I 31 you?” she asked.

“I’d like to return it if it’s yours,” Oscar said, 32 the umbrella as if presenting a 33 that had long

been wished for.

“Why, yes! It’s mine,” replied Mrs. O’Brien with a 34 smile and shining eyes. “It was given to me by

my father years ago. Thank you so much for returning it. May I offer you a reward for your 35 ?”

“No, ma’am,”he said, “My grandmother says that a good deed is its own reward.”

“Well, that’s 36 what my father used to say. What is your name, young man?”

Years later Oscar was staring at the finely carved handle of the umbrella as he remembered Mrs.

O’Brien. It was in perfect condition, considering how 37 it was. Why had it arrived here today?

As if 38 , a note fell from the paper. It read: Mrs. O’Brien wanted you to 39 this umbrella as a

present for a kind, 40 gesture long ago.

21. A. strictly B. carefully C. roughly D. casually

22. A. Opening B. Seizing C. Observing D. Searching

23. A. After B. When C. Since D. Although

24. A. clearly B. fully C. immediately D. suddenly

25. A. average B. unusual C. plain D. typical

26. A. beauty B. shape C. origin D. history

27. A. designer B. seller C. user D. owner

28. A. convinced B. forced C. encouraged D. advised

29. A. until B. before C. which D. where

30. A. family B. theater C. house D. neighborhood

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31. A. invite B. help C. bother D. know

32. A. putting up B. turning out C. picking up D. holding out

33. A. chance B. fact C. gift D. result

34. A. wide B. confident C. proud D. shy

35. A. patience B. kindness C. courage D. determination

36. A. obviously B. naturally C. exactly D. probably

37. A. old B. rare C. precious D. nice

38. A. in contrast B. in return C. in exchange D. in answer

39. A. possess B. accept C. carry D. value

40. A. attractive B. significant C. unselfish D. sympathetic

(30)

I became a gardener when I was twelve. My early 36 of gardening may not have originated from my

love for nature. It was to 37 my parents.

At that time, we had a big yard in which a beautiful maple tree stood. But my mother often looked

with 38 at this work of natural art. Those golden leaves seemed like tons of rubbish to her, “something else

to 39 !”Seeing the neighbors busy with gardening, my father even thought it a waste of time.

At that age, I always did something 40 to whatever my parents did!If gardening were something they

found 41 , I would plant a garden!

I planted some lily(百合花)seeds in the yard. But they failed to 42 . I continued to plant sunflower

seeds and roses. Wild 43 joy, I found the first rose bloom(开花). One by one, the flowers bloomed their

heads off. 44 , I was touched by this land of wonder.

45 , my parents showed no interest in my garden. My father even 46 at me because he found it was

47 to move around my garden to the driveway. To my mother’s 48 , I put in her vase my real roses which,

in her eyes, were simply weeds 49 flowers.

Regardless of their 50 , I kept on planting my garden and 51 to enjoy the pleasure of gardening.

Plants make such good companions: they breathe, they bloom, they 52 to care and love.

It has been many years since I made my first garden out of my desire to 53 my parents. Today I

becomeknown as Mrs. Greenthumbs, teaching gardening and hosting a gardeningshow, which makes my

parents feel very 54 . And now I could say it is my affection for 55 that makes me a real gardener.

36. A. memory B. dream C. intention D. design

37. A. please B. change C. help D. annoy

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38. A. doubt B. appreciation C. surprise D. excitement

39. A. collect up B. care about C. clean up D. come in

40. A. equal B. similar C. superior D. opposite

41. A. painful B. valuable C. upsetting D. interesting

42. A. come up B. break out C. hold on D. get through

43. A. to B. with C. in D. by

44. A. Luckily B. Cheerfully C. Regularly D. Eventually

45. A. Instead B. However C. Therefore D. Besides

46. A. shouted B. laughed C. glanced D. jumped

47. A. convenient B. troublesome C. enjoyable D. dangerous

48. A. sadness B. displeasure C. delight D. relief

49. A. other than B. more than C. rather than D. less than

50. A. dislike B. encouragemen C. threat D. suggestion

51. A. decided B. stopped C. continued D. struggled

52. A. devote B. turn C. respond D. lead

53. A. defeat B. satisfy C. respect D. challenge

54. A. proud B. comfortable C. strange D. disappointed

55. A. freedom B. life C. growth D. nature

(31)

When Glen Kruger picked a small cat from an animal shelter, he did not expect much. Yet right from

the start, eight years ago, there was an uncommon connection between him and the small black cat. He 36

her Inky.

“I grew up on a hundred-acre farm and had only cats 37 playmates, ”Kruger, the seventy-year-old

man, says. “My hearing was damaged by the 38 of farm equipment, so I learned to connect with 39 .

They react to what they see and what you do.”

Inky was a gentle cat, 40 the house with five other cats. But on a January night in 2009, Inky did 41

that would set her apart from 42 cats forever.

Kruger had gone down to the basement to 43 the wood stove for the night. When he was finished, he

44 to the top of the stairs and reached to turn off the lights. In doing so, he slipped and 45 his back

against an old shelf. The heavy shelf came crashing down and sent Kruger down the stairs.

46 in a pool of blood on the basement floor, Kruger felt 47 going into shock(休克). He shouted for

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help, 48 his wife, Brenda, was asleep in their bedroom at the opposite end of the house. 49 Kruger

noticed Inky watching from the top of the stairs.

“Go get Brenda,”Kruger said to Inky.

Inky 50 to the bedroom door and scratched 51 until Brenda opened it. Then Inky led her to the 52

. Brenda found her husband 53 the stairs and called 911. Kruger was rushed to the hospital. “I spent six

months 54 there,” says Kruger. “Although I became lame, I was blessed.” Since the accident, Inky has 55

left Kruger’s side.

36. A. gave B. chose C. named D. remembered

37. A. like B. as C. except D. among

38. A. sound B. alarm C. noise D. voice

39. A. animals B. friends C. farmers D. neighbors

40. A. sharing B. visiting C. dividing D. discovering

41. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything

42. A. familiar B. lovely C. ordinary D. outstanding

43. A. shut out B. shut off C. shut down D. shut up

44. A. marched B. flew C. struggled D. climbed

45. A. bent B. hit C. shook D. pulled

46. A. Falling B. Lying C. Appearing D. Thinking

47. A. it B. itself C. him D. himself

48. A. and B. but C. or D. so

49. A. Thus B. Otherwise C. Then D. Rather

50. A. walked B. ran C. returned D. withdrew

51. A. rapidly B. suddenly C. madly D. urgently

52. A. bedroom B. basement C. yard D. house

53. A. at the bottom of B. in the middle of C. at the top of D. in the front of

54. A. regretting B. resting C. relaxing D. recovering

55. A. never B. ever C. still D. already

(32)

I often read of incidents of misunderstanding or conflict. I’m left 36 . Why do these people create

mistrust and problems, especially with those from other 37 ?

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I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur in the early 1960s, 38 children from different races and religions

played and studied 39 in harmony. At that time my family lived a stone’s 40 from Ismail’s. And no one

was bothered that Ismail was a Malay Muslim and I was an Indian Hindu—we just 41 our differences.

Perhaps, our elders had not filled our heads with unnecessary advice, well 42 or otherwise.

We were nine when we became friends. During the school holidays, we’d 43 the countryside on our

bicycles, hoping to 44 the unexpected. At times Ismail would accompany my family as we made a rare

shopping trip to town. We would be glad of his 45 .

When I was twelve, my family moved to Johor. Ismail’s family later returned to their village, and I 46

touch with him.

One spring afternoon in 1983, I stopped a taxi in Kuala Lumpur. I 47 my destination. The driver

acknowledged my 48 but did not move off. Instead, he looked 49 at me. “Raddar?” he said, using my

childhood nickname( 绰 号 ). I was astonished at being so 50 addressed ( 称 呼 ). Unexpectedly! It was

Ismail! Even after two 51 we still recognized each other. Grasping his shoulder, I felt a true affection,

something 52 to describe.

If we can allow our children to be 53 without prejudice, they’ll build friendships with people,

regardless of race or religion, who will be 54 their side through thick and thin. On such friendships are

societies built and 55 we can truly be, as William Shakespeare once wrote,“we happy few, we band of

brothers”.

36. A. interested B. pleased C. puzzled D. excited37. A. parties B. cities C. villages D. races

38. A. why B. which C. how D. when

39. A. together B. around C. alone D. apart

40. A. drop B. throw C. move D. roll

41. A. refused B. made C. sought D. accepted

42. A. paid B. meant C. preserved D. treated

43. A. explore B. search C. discover D. desert

44. A. get through B. deal with C. come across D. take away

45. A. arrival B. choice C. effort D. company

46. A. lost B. gained C. developed D. missed

47. A. stated B. ordered C. decided D. chose

48. A. attempts B. instructions C. opinions D. arrangements

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49. A. anxiously B. carelessly C. disappointedly D. fixedly

50. A. familiarly B. strangely C. fully D. coldly

51. A. departures B. months C. years D. decades

52. A. possible B. funny C. hard D. clear

53. A . them B. themselves

C. us D. ourselves

54. A. from B. by C. with D. against

55. A. still B. otherwise C. then D. instead

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Around twenty years ago I was living in York. 21 I had a lot of experience and a Master’s degree, I

could not find 22 work.

I was 23 a school bus to make ends meet and 24 with a friend of mine, for I had lost my flat. I had

25 five interviews(面试)with a company and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not 26 the

job. “Why has my life become so 27 ?” I thought painfully.

As I pulled the bus over to 28 a little girl, she handed me an earring 29 I should keep it 30

somebody claimed(认领)it. The earring was painted black and said “BE HAPPY”.

At first I got angry. Then it 31 me-I had been giving all of my 32 to what was going wrong with my

33 rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a 34 of fifty things I was happy with.

Later, I decided to 35 more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for 36 from a lady who

was a director at a large 37 . She asked me if I would 38 a one-day lecture on stress(压力) management

to 200 medical workers. I said yes.

My 39 there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was

because I changed my way of 40 that I completely changed my life.

21. A. As B. Though C. If D. When

22. A. successful B. extra C. satisfying D. convenient

23. A. driving B. repairing C. taking D. designing

24. A. working B. travelling C. discussing D. living

25. A. prepared for B. attended C. asked for D. held

26. A. lose B. like C. find D. get

27. A. hard B. busy C. serious D. short

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28. A. wave at B. drop off C. call on D. look for

29. A. ordering B. promising C. saying D. showing

30. A. in case B. or else C. as if D. now that

31. A. hurt B. hit C. caught D. moved

32. A. feelings B. attention C. strength D. interests

33. A. opinions B. education C. experiences D. life

34. A. list B. book C. check D. copy

35. A. connect B. turn C. keep D. add

36. A. her B. a passenger C. me D. my friend

37. A. hospital B. factory C. restaurant D. hotel

38. A. listen to B. review C. give D. talk about

39. A. plan B. choice C. day D. tour

40. A. operation B. speaking C. employment D. thinking

(34)

I fell in love with Yosemite National Park the first time I saw it, when I was 13. My parents took us

there for camping. On the way out, I asked them to wait while I ran up to El Capitan, a 16 rock of 3,300

feet straight up. I touched that giant rock and knew 17 I wanted to climb it. That has been my life’s

passion(钟爱) ever since— 18 the rocks and mountains of Yosemite. I’ve long made Yosemite my 19 .

About 15 years ago I started seeing a lot of 20 , like toilet paper, beer cans, and empty boxes, around

the area. It’s 21 me why visitors started respecting the place 22 and treated such a beautiful home-like

place this way.

I tried 23 trash(垃圾) myself, but the job was too big. I would 24 an hour or two on the job, only to

find the area trashed all over again weeks later. Finally, I got so 25 it that I decided something had to

change.

As a rock-climbing guide, I knew 26 about organizing any big event. But in 2004, together with some

climbers, I set a date for a 27 . On that day, more than 300 people 28 . Over three days we collected

about 6,000 pounds of trash. It was amazing how much we were able to 29 . I couldn’t believe the 30 we

made—the park looked clean!

Each year volunteers come for the cleanup from everywhere. In 2007 alone, 2,945 people picked up

42,330 pounds of trash and 31 132 miles of roadway.

I often hear people 32 about their surroundings. If you are one of them, I would say the only way to

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change things is by 33 rather than complaining.

We need to teach by 34 . You can’t blame others 35 you start with yourself.

16. A. distant B. huge C. narrow D. loose

17. A. immediately B. finally C. gradually D. recently

18. A. imagining B. painting C. describing D. climbing

19. A. garden B. home C. lab D. palace

20. A. material B. resources C. waste D. goods

21. A. beyond B. against C. over D. within

22. A. more B. most C. less D. least

23. A. throwing away B. picking up C. breaking down D. digging out

24. A. kill B. save C. wait D. spend

25. A. satisfied with B. delighted in C. tired of D. used to

26. A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing

27. A. cleanup B. party C. picnic D. concert

28. A. dropped out B. showed up C. looked around D. called back

29. A. demand B. receive C. accomplish D. overcome

30. A. plan B. visit C. contact D. difference

31. A. crossed B. measured C. covered D. designed

32. A. talk B. complain C. argue D. quarrel

33. A. doing B. thinking C. questioning D. watching

34. A. method B. explanation C. example D. research

35. A. although B. if C. when D. unless

(35)

The concept of solitude ( 独 处 ) in the digital world is almost non-existent. In the world of digital

technology, e-mail, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be 36 . Solitude can

be hard to discover 37 it has been given up. In this respect, new technologies have 38 our culture.

The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n) 39 as we’ve known it. People have become so

40 in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted 41 they’d rather not be.

Today we can talk, text, e-mail, chat and blog ( 写 博 客 ), not only from our 42 , but from our mobile

phones as well.

Most developed nations have become 43 on digital technology simply because they’ve grown

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accustomed to it, and at this point not 44 it would make them an outsi

der. 45 , many jobs and careers require people to be

46 . From this point of view, technology has changed the culture of work. Being reachable might feel like a

47 to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times.

I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who 48 wants it. Computers can

be shut 49 and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be “connected” and “on” has many 50 ,

as well as disadvantages. Travelers have ended up 51 on mountains, and mobile phones have saved

countless lives. They can also make people feel 52 and forced to answer unwanted calls or 53 to

unwanted texts.

Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society 54 across generations. Some find today’s

technology a gift. Others consider it a curse. Regardless of anyone’s view on the subject, it’s hard to

imagine what life would be like 55 daily advancements in technology.

36. A. updated B. received C. shared D. collected37. A. though B. until C. once D. before

38. A. respected B. shaped C. ignored D. preserved

39. A. edge B. stage C. end D. balance

40. A. sensitive B. intelligent C. considerate D. reachable

41. A. even if B. only if C. as if D. if only

42. A. media B. computers C. databases D. monitors

43. A. bent B. hard C. keen D. dependent

44. A. finding B. using C. protecting D. changing

45. A. Also B. Instead C. Otherwise D. Somehow

46. A. connected B. trained C. recommended D. interested

47. A. pleasure B. benefit C. burden D. disappointment

48. A. slightly B. hardly C. merely D. really

49. A. out B. down C. up D. in

50. A. aspects B. weaknesses C. advantages D. exceptions

51. A. hidden B. lost C. relaxed D. deserted

52. A. trapped B. excited C. confused D. amused

53. A. turn B. submit C. object D. reply

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54. A. vary B. arise C. spread D. exist

55. A. beyond B. within C. despite D. without

(36)

A Leap(跳跃)to Honor

Leaping on a narrow balance beam(平衡木)is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an

expert at it.

To perfect her skills, Lola　 36 　 for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in

March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.

That’s especially impressive,　 37 　 she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes

to shift(移动)constantly. She often sees double and can’t　 38 　 how far away things are.

When she was little, her mom　 39 　 that even though she couldn’t see　 40 　 , she was fearless. So her

mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the 　 41 　 right away and gymnastics

became her favorite.

Though learning gymnastics has been more 　 42 　 for her than for some of her teammate

s, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her

43 　 stop her from doing anything that she wants to.

She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest　 44 　 is the balance beam. Because she

has double vision, she often sees two beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine.

Sometimes she even closes her eyes.“You have to 　 45 　 your mind that it’ll take you where you want to

go.”says Lola.

To be a top-level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most 　 46 　 for anyone

because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition, Lola didn’t fall　 47 　 the beam. In fact, she got an

8.1 out of 10—her highest score yet.

Lola doesn’t want to be　 48 　 differently from the other girls on her team.At competitions,the judges

don’t know about her vision　49　.She doesn’t tell them,because she doesn’t think they need to know.Her

mom is amazed by her　 50 　 attitude.

Lola never thinks about　 51 　 . She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics.

Her　 52 　 is to reach level 9.She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she’s learned

to other kids　 53 　 she grows up.

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Lola is　 54 　 of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life

outside gymnastics, too. Her　 55 　 for others is“just believe in yourself”.

36.A.runs　　 B.teaches　　 C.trains　　 D.dances

37.A.since B.unless C.after D.though

38.A.tell B.guess C.assume D.predict

39.A.suspected B.remembered C.imagined D.noticed

40.A.deeply B.well C.ahead D.closely

41.A.task B.sport C.event D.show

42.A.boring B.enjoyable C.difficult D.satisfactory

43.A.talent B.quality C.nature D.condition

44.A.doubt B.advantage C.challenge D.progress

45.A.examine B.express C.open D.trust

46.A.fearful B.harmful C.unfair D.inconvenient

47.A.to B.on C.off D.against

48.A.greeted B.treated C.served D.paid

49.A.pains B.stresses C.injuries D.problems

50.A.positive B.friendly C.flexible D.cautious

51.A.defending B.quitting C.winning D.bargaining

52.A.standard B.range C.view D.goal

53.A.until B.as C.when D.before

54.A.proud B.tired C.ashamed D.confident

55.A.plan B.advice C.reward D.responsibility

(37)

When Joe was about to start school, all signs pointed to success.Yet things turned out to be quite 　 36 . The fourth grade even found him at the　 37 　 of the class. Joe struggled day and night, but it did not　 38 —until one stormy afternoon.

On that afternoon, 　 39 　 the math teacher started to introduce difficult concepts, dark clouds covered

the sky, and the storm set in. Hard though she tried to make the kids　 40 　 , the thunder won the battle for

their attention. No one 　 41 　 the concepts. Except for Joe. He understood them and answered all the

questions correctly. The teacher patted him on the back, and told him to go around to the others and

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explain how he had managed it. 　 42 　 by his newfound success, Joe moved quickly throughout the room.

Soon math time was followed by the time for　 43 　 . All children naturally drew　 44 　 pictures on such a

day. Except for Joe.

Since then, Joe started　 45 　 . Though he never made it to the top, his math teacher was always 　 46 and curious about the change: Why had that stormy day changed Joe?

On the day Joe graduated, he presented the teacher with his most 　 47 　 possession—the picture of a

bright yellow sun. On the picture Joe had written: This is the day I　 48 　 my brightness.

36.A.unfair　 B.boring　 C.disappointing　 D.dangerous

37.A.center B.top C.beginning D.bottom

38.A.happen B.work C.finish D.last

39.A.until B.since C.because D.as

40.A.concentrate B.change C.hide D.sit

41.A.challenged B.grasped C.doubted D.admitted

42.A.Relieved B.Surprised C.Encouraged D.Puzzled

43.A.class B.sports C.art D.tea

44.A.great B.dark C.different D.strange

45.A.improving B.painting C.recovering D.studying

46.A.worried B.amazed C.friendly D.cautious

47.A.familiar B.expensive C.admirable D.precious

48.A.woke up to B.put up with C.got on with D.looked down upon

(38)

A little girl lived in a simple and poor house on a hill. Usually she 　 36 　 play in the small garden. She

could see over the garden fence and across the valley a wonderful house with shining golden windows high

on another hill. 　 37 　 she loved her parents and her family,she desired to live in such a house and　 38 　 all

day about how wonderful and exciting　 39 　 must feel to live there.

At the age when she gained some　 40 　 skill and sensibility(识别力), she　 41 　 her mother for a bike

ride　 42 　 the garden. Her mother finally allowed her to go, 　 43 　 her keeping close to the house and not

44 　 too far. The day was beautiful. The little girl knew 　 45 　 where she was heading!　 46 　 the hill and

across the valley, she rode to the　 47 　 of the golden house.

　 48 　 she got off her bike and put it against the gate post, she focused on the path 　 49 　 to the house

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and then on the house itself. She was very disappointed when she 　 50 　 that all the windows were 　 51 and rather dirty.

So 　 52 　 and heart-broken, she didn’t go any further. She 　 53 　 , and all of a sudden she saw an

amazing 　 54 　 . There on the other side of the valley was a little house and its windows were golden.

Looking at her little home, she　 55 　 that she had been living in her golden house filled with love and care.

Everything she dreamed was right there in front of her nose!

36.A.might B.should C.would D.must

37.A.Unless B.Although C.Since D.But

38.A.dreamed B.worried C.asked D.shouted

39.A.this B.that C.it D.which

40.A.different B.scientific C.musical D.basic

41.A.begged B.blamed C.invited D.paid

42.A.inside B.outside C.through D.along

43.A.insisting on B.relying on C.arguing about D.wondering about

44.A.traveling B.running C.riding D.walking

45.A.madly B.rapidly C.exactly D.possibly

46.A.Over B.Down C.Around D.Beside

47.A.windows B.steps C.center D.gate

48.A.Until B.As C.While D.Because

49.A.getting B.introducing C.leading D.moving

50.A.felt B.learned C.concluded D.found

51.A.transparent B.bright C.plain D.wide

52.A.anxious B.angry C.serious D.sad

53.A.turned around B.cheered up C.settled down D.dropped in

54.A.hill B.valley C.background D.sight

55.A.imagined B.decided C.realized D.guessed

(39)

Zigfried, a little mouse, blew his breath on the frosty window of the farmhouse and rubbed it to see the

outside.Still nobody came.Maybe today, he thought　 31 　 . It was only a few days before Christmas and he

was watching for a miracle(奇迹).

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This farmhouse had been　 32 　 too long. It needed a family. Zigfried’s　 33 　 made a noise. He realized

that he hadn’t eaten anything since yesterday. He jumped from the windowsill(窗沿), grabbed a　 34 　 from

his home, and went next door to Farmer Mike’s.

Farmer Mike’s house had been a great place for the little mouse　 35 　 the farmer married a wife who

had a cat. Zigfried　 36 　 when he thought of it. He looked around cautiously as he 　 37 　 into the room

where grain was stored and was quite　 38 　 as he filled his bag with wheat. He was turning to leave when

suddenly he　 39 　 a hot breath about his ear. His heart beat　 40 　 ,and without thinking he started to run

and luckily　 41 　 the cat’s paws(爪子).

The next afternoon Zigfried heard some good news:a 　 42 　 family would be moving into the

farmhouse soon. Zigfried’s granny would arrive on Christmas Eve to 　 43 　 with him. He hoped that the

family would come before his granny came. Before long, a car came 　 44 　 the road leading to the house,

with butter sandwiches, cheese and chocolate.

Zigfried’s Christmas miracle did arrive!

The house came　 45 　 the next few days. Zigfried　 46 　 every single hour of them. 　 47 　 , the day

before Christmas when he was drinking hot chocolate with a　 48 　 smile at the door of his home, he heard

the 　 49 　 of the children of the family about what they might get for Christmas. Wha

t? A cat? The 　 50 　 froze on his face; his

mouth fell wide open. After a long while, he at last found his voice:“Hey! Whose Christmas miracle is this?”

31.A.carefully　 B.excitedly　 C.hopefully　 D.proudly

32.A.shabby B.noisy C.messy　 D.empty

33.A.mouth B.nose C.stomach D.throat

34.A.bag B.stick C.bowl D.coat

35.A.although B.until C.whereas D.unless

36.A.leapt B.sniffed C.trembled D.withdrew

37.A.broke B.marched C.paced D.stole

38.A.curious B.nervous C.pitiful D.sensible

39.A.took B.released C.felt D.drew

40.A.strongly B.irregularly C.slowly D.wildly

41.A.escaped B.seized C.rubbed D.scratched

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42.A.close B.happy C.new　 D.young

43.A.celebrate B.communicate C.compete D.compromise

44.A.across B.from C.off D.up

45.A.alive B.loose　 C.open D.still

46.A.counted B.enjoyed C.missed D.wasted

47.A.However B.Instead C.Moreover D.Therefore

48.A.bitter B.forced C.polite D.satisfied

49.A.introduction B.discussion C.comment D.debate

50.A.blood B.smile C.tear D.sweat

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I used to believe in the American Dream,which meant a job,a mortgage( 按揭 ),credit cards,success.I

wanted it and worked toward it like everyone else,all of us　 36 　 chasing the same thing.

One year,through a series of unhappy events,it all fell　 37 　 .I found myself homeless and alone.I had

my truck and $56.I　 38 　 the countryside for some place I could rent for the　 39 　 possible amount.I came

upon a shabby house four miles up a winding mountain road　 40 　 the Potomac River in West Virginia.It

was　 41 　 ,full of broken glass and rubbish.I found the owner,rented it,and　 42 　 a corner to camp in.

The locals knew nothing about me, 　 43 　 slowly,they started teaching me the 　 44 　 of being a

neighbor.They dropped off blankets,candles,and tools,and began 　 45 　 around to chat.They started to

teach me a belief in a　 46 　 American Dream—not the one of individual achievement but of　 47 　 .What I had believed in,all those things I thought were　 48 　 for a civilized life,were nonexistent in this

place.　 49 　 on the mountain,my most valuable possessions were my　 50 　 with my neighbors.

Four years later,I moved back into 　 51 　 .I saw many people were having a really hard time, 　 52 their jobs and homes.I managed to rent a big enough house to　 53 　 a handful of people.There are four of

us now in the house,but over time I’ve had nine people come in and move on to other places.We’d all be in

54 　 if we hadn’t banded together.

The American Dream I believe in now is a shared one.It’s not so much about what I can get for

myself;it’s about　 55 　 we can all get by together.

36.A.separately　 B.equally C.violently D.naturally

37.A.off　　　 B.apart　　　 C.over　　　 D.out

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38.A.crossed B.left C.toured D.searched

39.A.fullest B.largest C.fairest D.cheapest

40.A.at B.through C.over D.round

41.A.occupied B.abandoned C.emptied D.robbed

42.A.turned B.approached C.cleared D.cut

43.A.but B.although C.otherwise D.for

44.A.benefit B.lesson C.nature D.art

45.A.sticking B.looking C.swinging D.turning

46.A.wild B.real C.different D.remote

47.A.neighborliness B.happiness C.friendliness D.kindness

48.A.unique B.expensive C.rare D.necessary

49.A.Up B.Down C.Deep D.Along

50.A.cooperation B.relationships C.satisfaction D.appointments

51.A.reality B.society C.town D.life

52.A.creating B.losing C.quitting D.offering

53.A.put in B.turn in C.take in D.get in

54.A.yards B.shelters C.camps D.cottages

55.A.when B.what C.whether D.how

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I went to a group activity,“Sensitivity Sunday”,which was to make us more　 36 　 the problems faced

by disabled people.We were asked to“　 37 　 a disability”for several hours one Sunday.Some members,　 38 ,chose to use wheelchairs.Others wore sound-blocking earplugs(耳塞)or blindfolds(眼罩).

Just sitting in the wheelchair was a　 39 　 experience.I had never considered before how　 40 　 it would

be to use one.As soon as I sat down,my　 41 　 made the chair begin to roll.Its wheels were not　 42 　 .Then I

wondered where to put my　 43 　 .It took me quite a while to get the metal footrest into 　 44 　 .I took my

first uneasy look at what was to be my only means of　 45 　 for several hours.For disabled people,“adopting

a wheelchair”is not a temporary(临时的)　 46 　 .I tried to find a　 47 　 position and thought it might be restful,　 48 　 kind of nice,to be　 49 　 around

for a while.Looking around,I　 50 　 I would have to handle the thing myself!My hands started to ache as I

51 　 the heavy metal wheels.I came to know that controlling the　 52 　 of the wheelchair was not going to be

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a(n)　 53 　 task.

My wheelchair experiment was soon 　 54 　 .It made a deep impression

on me.A few hours of“disability”gave me

only a taste of the　 55 　 ,both physical and mental,that disabled people must overcome.

36.A.curious about B.interested in C.aware of D.careful with

37.A.cure B.prevent C.adopt D.analyze

38.A.instead B.strangely C.as usual D.like me

39.A.learning B.working C.satisfying D.relaxing

40.A.convenient B.awkward C.boring D.exciting

41.A.height B.force C.skill D.weight

42.A.locked B.repaired C.powered D.grasped

43.A.hands B.feet C.keys D.handles

44.A.place B.action C.play D.effect

45.A.operation B.communication C.transportation D.production

46.A.exploration B.education C.experiment D.entertainment

47.A.flexible B.safe C.starting D.comfortable

48.A.yet B.just C.still D.even

49.A.shown B.pushed C.driven D.guided

50.A.realized B.suggested C.agreed D.admitted

51.A.lifted B.turned C.pressed D.seized

52.A.path B.position C.direction D.way

53.A.easy B.heavy C.major D.extra

54.A.forgotten B.repeated C.conducted D.finished

55.A.weaknesses B.challenges C.anxieties D.illnesses

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I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed.I have started

to think about other people　 36 　 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a　 37 　 person.

I think my　 38 　 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my　 39 　 and be

left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 　 40 　 to anyone in my classes. By

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the end of my first semester, I was really　 41 　 . It seemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was

having fun. So I tried a(n) 　 42 　 . I started asking people around me how they were doing, and i

f they were having trouble I　 43 　 to help.

That was really a big　 44 　 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of　 45 　 are

still my best friends today.

A bigger cause of my new　 46 　 , however, came when I took a part-time job at Vista Nursing Home.

One old lady there who had Alzheimer’s disease became my 　 47 　 . Every time I came into her room, she

was so　 48 　 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 　 49 　 her, so I took her

place. She let me　 50 　 that making others feel good made me feel good, too. When she died, I was 　 51 　 , but I was also very grateful to her.

I think I am a much 　 52 　 person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 　 53 　 these

experiences. They have 　 54 　 me to care about other people more than about myself. I 　 55 　 who I am

today, and I could not say that a few years ago.

36. A.since B.before C.or D.unless

37.A.famous B.simple C.different D.skilled

38.A.education B.career C.tour D.change

39.A.balance B.homework C.degree D.interest

40.A.talked B.wrote C.lied D.reported

41.A.careful B.lonely C.curious D.guilty

42.A.argument B.game C.experiment D.defence

43.A.dared B.offered C.hesitated D.happened

44.A.dream B.problem C.duty D.step

45.A.us B.which C.them D.whom

46.A.attitude B.hobby C.hope D.luck

47.A.friend B.partner C.guide D.guest

48.A.polite B.happy C.strange D.confident

49.A.bothered B.answered C.visited D.trusted

50.A.explain B.guess C.declare D.see

51.A.homeless B.heartbroken C.bad-tempered D.hopeless

52.A.quieter B.busier C.better D.richer

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53.A.forget B.face C.improve D.analyze

54.A.forced B.preferred C.ordered D.taught

55.A.miss B.like C.wonder D.expect

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“Look,it’s a Baldy!”A boy shouted in my direction across the playground. Even though I was used to

regular insults(侮辱)because of the　 11 　 on my head, it was　 12 　 horrible to hear. I sighed as I headed

back to the class.

When I was just 20 months old, I suffered serious　 13 　 after a bowl full of hot oil fell on my head. I

was　 14 　 to hospital and had to stay there for weeks while the doctors　 15 　 to save my life. “Holly’s very

16 　 to be alive, ”they told Mum and Dad. “But she’ll be　 17 　 with scars on her head, and of course her

hair won’t grow there. ”

As a child, I cared much about my scars, so I　 18 　 wore a scarf to cover them up when I left home.

19 　 I didn’t, people would call me horrible names like Baldy. Although my friends were always comforting

me, they never　 20 　 understood how it felt.

Then through the hospital I was　 21 　 to a children’s burns camp, where children like me can get any

help. There, I　 22 　 14-year-old Stephanie, whose burns are a lot more serious than mine. But she is so

23 　 that she never lets anyone put her down. “You shouldn’t 　 24 　 what people say about what you look

like because we’re not different from anyone else, Holly, ”she 　 25 　 me. “And you don’t need to wear a

scarf because you look great　 26 　 it!”For the first time in my life I could speak to someone who’d been

through something　 27 　 . So weeks later, at my 13th birthday party, 　 28 　 by her bravery, I gave up my

scarf and showed off my scars. It felt amazing not having to　 29 　 away behind my scarf.

Now, I am 　 30 　 of what I look like and much happier, because I have realized it is your

personality(个性)that decides who you truly are.

11.A.hat　　　 B.scarf　　　 C.scars　　　 D.cuts

12.A.still B.just C.never D.seldom

13.A.hunger B.cold C.defeats D.burns

14.A.rushed B.led C.invited D.forced

15.A.learned B.fought C.returned D.decided

16.A.happy B.lucky C.lonely D.poor

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17.A.pressed B.occupied C.left D.painted

18.A.possibly B.usually C.finally D.nearly

19.A.Although B.Since C.If D.Before

20.A.correctly B.roughly C.easily D.really

21.A.promoted B.introduced C.reported D.carried

22.A.met B.recognized C.remembered D.caught

23.A.honest B.strong C.active D.young

24.A.write down B.agree with C.pass on D.listen to

25.A.promised B.encouraged C.ordered D.calmed

26.A.in B.for C.without D.beyond

27.A.similar B.strange C.hard D.important

28.A.allowed B.required C.guided D.inspired

29.A.hide B.give C.keep D.put

30.A.sick B.aware C.tired D.proud

(44)

As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses( 老茧)and roughness.His

hands tell the story of his life as a　 16 　 , including all his struggles.

One summer, I remember, a drought(旱灾)hit Ontario, turning it into a　 17 　 desert.On one of those

hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last　 18 　 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen

was all we needed, which 　 19 　 took twenty minutes.That morning, however, the process didn’t 　 20 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 　 21 　 needed twenty dozen. I was

completely frustrated and　 22 　 . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty

dozen, they can pick it themselves!”Dad　 23 　 , “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us

and then we’re　 24 　 . ”Such is Dad—whatever problem he　 25 　 , he never gives up.

　 26 　 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our country. It was a challenging time

for everyone, 　 27 　 Dad remained optimistic. He　 28 　 to be grateful for other things like good health and

food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to　 29 　 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard

times.

Dad is also a living example of real　 30 　 . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to　 31 　 our

family. He always puts our happiness　 32 　 his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games　 33

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his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic

and　 34 　 , putting others first.

Dad, the life 　 35 　 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher,

friend and, most importantly, my hero.

16.A.teacher　 B.gardener　 C.farmer　 D.grocer

17.A.stormy B.lively C.disappearing D.burning

18.A.order B.form C.gap D.position

19.A.repeatedly B.normally C.finally D.really

20.A.go B.begin C.occur D.change

21.A.yet B.still C.even D.nearly

22.A.surprised B.nervous C.angry D.frightened

23.A.apologized B.cried C.complained D.laughed

24.A.lost B.done C.gone D.touched

25.A.meets with B.brings up C.works out D.thinks about

26.A.Thankfully B.Hopefully C.Unfortunately D.Strangely

27.A.or B.for C.so D.but

28.A.happened B.seemed C.continued D.aimed

29.A.face B.appreciate C.examine D.question

30.A.love B.pride C.friendship D.honesty

31.A.support B.settle C.start D.impress

32.A.after B.before C.beside D.under

33.A.in spite of B.in terms of C.in control of D.in place of

34.A.careful B.regretful C.considerate D.humorous

35.A.history B.motto C.patterns D.lessons

(45)

My grandmother became a widow in 1970. Shortly after that, we went to the 31 shelter to pick out a

dog to keep her 32 . Grandma decided on a little dog with a reddish-brown spot above each eye. 33 these

spots, the dog was named Penny.

Grandma and Penny quickly became very 34 to each other, but that attachment grew much stronger

about three years later 35 Grandma had a stroke（中风）. Grandma could no longer 36 easily, so when

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she came home from the hospital, she and Penny were 37 companions.

After her stroke, it became a real 38 for Grandma to let Penny in and out because 39 was at the

bottom of a flight of stairs. So a mechanism（机械装置）using a rope and pulley（滑轮）was 40 from

the door to a handle at the top of the stairs. Grandma just had to pull the handle to open and close the door.

If the store was 41 Penny’s favorite dog food, Grandma would make one of us 42 Penny browned beef

with potatoes in it. I can remember making 43 of my grandmother by saying that she loved that dog

better than she loved her family.

As the years passed, it was not 44 for Grandma and Penny to separate each other. If Grandma went

to take her nap（打盹）, Penny stayed by her side until she 45 . As Penny aged, she could no longer jump

up on the bed, so she 46 on the rug （垫子）beside the bed. If Grandma went into the 47 , Penny would

walk along beside her, wait outside the door and accompany her 48 to the bed or chair. Grandma never

went anywhere without her 49 companion by her side.

The time came when both my grandmother’s and Penny’s 50 were failing fast. After fifteen years of

loving companionship, Grandma and Penny passed away within a few hours of each other.

31．A．animal B．toy C．fish D．bird

32．A．business B．firm C．company D．friend

33．A．In spite of B．Because of C．Instead of D．In front of

34．A．linked B．fastened C．attached D．tied

35．A．before B．while C．until D．when

36．A．work B．speak C．walk D．stand

37．A．contrary B．content C．confident D．constant

38．A．problem B．question C．practice D．rule

39．A．the door B．Grandma C．the window D．Penny

40．A．repaired B．fixed C．bought D．loaded

41．A．out of B．ahead of C．away from D．apart from

42．A．show B． hand C．borrow D．cook

43．A．fool B． use C．sense D．fun

44．A．necessary B．possible C．important D．convenient

45．A．recovered B．awoke C．slept D．screamed

46．A．rolled B．stood C．waited D．lay

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47．A．reading room B．bedroom C．shop D．bathroom

48．A．back B．up C．off D．down

49．A．splendid B．remote C．faithful D．legal

50．A．love B．health C．habit D．living

(46)

One morning I wasted nearly an hour watching a tiny ant carry a huge feather ． Several times, it _

31__ several obstacles（障碍物） in its path． And after a momentary pause it would make the necessary

detour（绕道）． __32__one point, the ant had to cross a crack about 10 mm wide ． After some __33__

thoughts, the ant laid the feather over the crack, walked _34__ it and picked the feather up on the other

side, then continued on its way ． I was _35_ by the cleverness of this ant ． It was only a small insect,

lacking in __36_ yet equipped with a brain to reason, explore, discover and overcome ． _37_ _ this ant,

like the other two-legged creatures __38__ on the earth, also shares human failings．After some time the ant __39__ reached its destination – a flower bed and a small hole that was the

entrance to its __40__ home． It was there that the ant met its __41__． How could that large feather

possibly __42__ such a small hole? Of course, it couldn’t． So the ant, after all this __43__ and using great

brightness, overcoming problems all along the way, just gave up the __44___ and went home． the ant had

not thought the problem through __45__ it began its journey and in the end the feather was __46__ more

than a burden． Isn’t our __47__ like that?

We worry about our families; we worry about the __48__ of money; and we worry about all kinds of

things ． These are all burdens—the things we pick up along life’s path, and drag them around the

obstacles and over the cracks that life will bring, only to __49__ that at the destination they are__50__ and

we can’t take them with us．31．A． brought about B． got over C． came across D． dealt with

32．A． At B． For C． To D． With

33．A． brave B． tiring C． magic D． short

34．A． across B． through C． beside D． behind

35．A． frightened B． attracted C． annoyed D． satisfied

36．A． size B． height C． depth D． length

37．A． Therefore B． But C． Moreover D． Otherwise

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38．A． working B． sleeping C． living D． walking

39．A． probably B． suddenly C． easily D． finally

40．A． underground B． lonely C． comfortable D． big

41．A． partner B． trouble C． parent D． friend

42．A． fit B． fix C． suit D． fill

43．A． decision B． pleasure C． trouble D． matter

44．A． insect B． problem C． hole D． feather

45．A． after B． until C． before D． once

46．A． nothing B． anything C． something D． everything

47．A． study B． aim C． dream D． life

48．A． waste B． lack C． worth D． danger

49．A． think B． find C． wonder D． warn

50．A． bad B． practical C． useless D． meaningful

(47)

A certain good woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many years. She 31

immediately and would have done anything to have taken the words back. 32 she said hurt the friend so

much that this good woman was herself hurt 33 the pain she caused. 34 to cancel what she had done, she

went to an older, wiser woman in the village, explained her situation, and asked for 35 .

Listening to her, the older woman 36 the younger woman’s distress and knew she must help her. She

also knew she could never 37 her pain, but she could teach. She knew the 38 would depend only on the

character of the younger woman. She said, “Tonight, take your best feather pillows and put a single feather

on the doorstep of each house in the town 39 the sun rises.”

The young woman hurried 40 to prepare for her chore, even though the feather pillows were very

41 to her. All night long, she labored alone in the cold. Finally the sky was getting 42 , she placed the last

feather on the steps of the last house. Just as the sun rose, she returned to 43 .

“Now,” said the wise woman, “Go back and 44 your pillows with the feather you have put on the

steps. Then everything will be 45 it was before.”

“You know that’s 46 ! The wind blew away each feather as fast as I placed them on the 47 !” The

younger woman was surprised.

“That’s true,” said the older woman. “Never forget. Each of your 48 is like a feather in the wind.

Once spoken, no amount of effort, 49 how heartfelt or sincere, they can never return to your mouth.

Choose your words well and 50 them most of all in the presence of those you love.”

31.A. said B. felt C. regretted D. explained

32.A. That B. Which C. Who D. What

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33. A. for B. as C. to D. of

34. A. By means B. In an effort C. In addition D. On account

35.A. question B. suggestion C. advice D. practice

36. A. sensed B. touched C. smelt D. breathed

37.A. raise B. release C. relieve D. rehearse

38.A. outline B. outcome C. output D. outbreak

39.A. until B. unless C. after D. before

40.A. home B. south C. inside D. outdoors

41.A. heavy B. brilliant C. colorful D. dear

42.A. light B. dark C. rainy D. sunny

43.A. her home B. the older woman C. her bedroom D. the feather pillow

44.A. recite B. rebuild C. refill D. recycle

45.A. with B. just C. like D. as

46.A. impossible B. important C. imaginable D. immoral

47.A. house B. doorsteps C. pillow D. bag

48.A. action B. feather C. words D. behavior

49.A. friendless B. regardless C. homeless D. hopeless

50.A. guarantee B. secure C. maintain D. guard

(48)

After a car accident I was put into the hospital. The doctors 31 the major damage done to my body

but I didn’t care to see anyone or talk to anyone. 32 , the nurses had been good, always leaving my door

closed.

But one morning I was 33 by the sounds of people out. As I pushed the button to call the 34 , I saw

a little boy in the hallway. A cast (石膏) completely 35 his arm, from fingers to shoulder. In his other hand

he was 36 a Teddy bear.

I heard his mother telling him to sit and wait until she had done. He looked 37 to me and smiled at

me. Then without 38 he came running into my room. As I was silently cursing(诅咒) the nurses for leaving

my door 39 , the smile upon his face widened .

He stood next to my bed. With his 40 arm he held out his bear which was missing an eye. I lay there,

not 41 what he was wanting from me. He said, “This is Teddy. He’s still 42 . Could you keep him here till

he gets better?” I 43 and took Teddy. I promised I would 44 Teddy until the time he got better.

Just then the boy’s 45 called him. He looked back and said, “Bye mister, bye Teddy” and ran out of the

room. I sat there 46 Teddy for a long time. The nurse responded to my 47 just in time catching the tears

rolling down my cheeks.

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I have kept Teddy 48 that day in the hospital. Just recently I sent Teddy to the most 49 person in my

life. She has the most incredible 50 .I will join her soon and we will keep Teddy for the rest of our lives.

31. A. repaired B. recovered C. reduced D. replaced

32. A. Unfortunately B. Luckily C. Surprisingly D. Hopefully

33. A. affected B. comforted C. awakened D. shocked

34. A. nurse B. doctor C. hostess D. maid

35. A. trapped B. supported C. surrounded D. covered

36. A. delivering B. destroying C. recovering D. holding

37. A. over B. down C. up D. straight

38. A. begging B. warning C. shouting D. whispering

39. A. empty B. closed C. still D. open

40. A. good B. perfect C. long D. strong

41. A. knowing B. observing C. reminding D. recognizing

42. A. angry B. sick C. calm D. upset

43. A. came up B. cheered up C. broke out D. reached out

44. A. take care of B. pay attention to C. think highly of D. get along with

45. A. friend B. mother C. brother D. sister

46. A. appreciating B. hugging C. educating D. rescuing

47. A. opinion B. phone C. call D. attitude

48. A. until B. before C. since D. besides

49. A. special B. elegant C. reliable D. enthusiastic

50. A. achievement B. determination C. responsibility D. love

(49)

A man hired a taxi outside the airfield. The cab had a woolen carpet with 31 lace edges. On the glass

partition that 32 the driver’s seat was copy of a famous painting. Its windows were all clean. The

customer was very much 33 and said to the driver, “I've never seen a nicer 34 ,” “Thank you for your

praise,” the driver answered 35 ．“The car isn’t mine,” said the driver. “It belongs to the company. I used to be a 36 of cabs. When they

returned, all of them were as 37 as garbage cans with cigarette butts and rubbish 38 here and there. On

the seats and door – handles could be found something 39 like peanut sauce or, chewing gum. Why so? I

thought if the car itself were very clean the passengers would most 40 be considerate and refrain from

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littering.”

“So when I got a 41 to be a taxi – driver, I began 42 my idea into practice – to tidy and 43 the car.

Now before a new passenger gets on my car, I’d make a cheek and be sure it is in good order. When my car

44 after a day’s work, it always remains 45 .”

When doing a thing, one makes efforts and wants to see the result. To change others, one has to make

twice the 46 but get half the result. To change oneself is the other way round – more fruit with less effort.

One had better ask oneself why one makes 47 on others much more than on oneself. 48 you take enough

care to do as best you can for other people’s sake, your efforts will yield results. If you 49 the inner world

of your own, examine yourself and wipe out the dust and dirt, instead of fixing your eyes on other people,

you will find a cheerful 50 for yourself and create a pleasant environment for others.

31．A．wonderful B．exciting C．brilliant D．favorite

32．A．separated B．covered C．protected D．prevented

33．A．moved B．annoyed C．disappointed D．surprised

34．A．seat B．carpet C．garage D．cab

35．A．naturally B．smilingly C．hopefully D．firmly

36．A．driver B．clemer C．repairer D．customer

37．A．attractive B．pleasant C．dirty D．clean

38．A．spread B．extended C．dotted D．left

39．A．fanny B．busy C．sticky D．clumsy

40．A．likely B．willingly C．extremely D．regularly

41．A．permit B．license C．certificate D．pass

42．A．put B．take C．make D．get

43．A．provide B．drive C．decorate D．describe

44．A．speeds B．leaves C．arrives D．returns

45．A．spotless B．pretty C．bright D．orderly

46．A．progress B．effect C．attempt D．trial

47．A．suggestions B．comments C．demands D．decisions

48．A．Though B．While C．As D．If

49．A．look into B．look for C．look up D．look through

50．A．spirit B．mood C．mind D．sense

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When Jackie came to his first piano lesson in his mother's car, he was already 11 years old ． I 31

students begin at an earlier age, but owing to his insistence, I took him as a student．_32_ Jackie tried, he

lacked the sense of tone and basic rhythm．At the end of each lesson he'd say, "My mom's going to hear

me play someday．" But it seemed 33 ．I only knew his mother from a(n） _34 as she waited in her aged

car but never slopped in．Then one day Jackie stopped coming to our lessons ．I thought about calling him but _35_because of

his lack of ability, that he had decided to quit．I also was glad that he stopped coming-he was a bad 36

for my teaching!

Several weeks later I mailed to the students' homes a letter on the 37 concert．Surprisingly, Jackie

received and asked me if he could be in the concert I told him that the concert was not for dropouts, but for

38 pupils．He said that his mom had been sick and unable lo take him to piano lessons but he was still

practicing．I don't know what led me to agree _39_．The night for the concert came．The high school gymnasium was packed with parents and friends．I

40 Jackie last in the program ． I thought that any damage he would do would come at the end of the

program and the negative effect would reduce to the 41 ．The concert went off smoothly. Then Jackie came up on stage. His clothes were 42 and his hair

looked messy. “Why didn’t his mother 43 make him comb his hair for this special night?” I thought.

I was surprised when Jackie chose Mozart’s Concerto #21 in C Major and not 44 for what I heard

next. 45 , after six and a half minutes he ended up very well. Everyone 46 with excitement. I ran up on

stage and put my arms around Jackie in joy. “I’ve never heard you play like that! How’d you do it?”

“Well…remember I told you my mom was sick?” he explained, “Actually she had cancer and 47 this

morning. And…she was born deaf so tonight was the first time she ever heard me play in heaven. I wanted

to make it special.” There wasn’t a 48 eye in the house that evening.

I 49 how much richer my life had been for taking Jackie as my pupil. He was the teacher and I was

the pupil, for it is he that taught me the meaning of perseverance and love and maybe even taking a(n) 50

in someone.

31．A．approve B．Favo　ur C．support D．prefer

32．A．As long as B．As far as C．As much as D．As well as

33．A．hopeless B．worthless C．priceless D．effortless

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34．A．access B．distance C．imagination D．channel

35．A．assumed B．proved C．confirmed D．suggested

36．A．effect B．consequence C．candidate D．advertisement

37．A．upcoming B．easygoing C．outstanding D．outgoing

38．A．former B．temporary C．formal D．current

39．A．practically B．eventually C．properly D．entirely

40．A．set off B．break in C．put up D．leave out

41．A．perfection B．advantage C．minimum D．benefit

42．A．neat B．folded C．fancy D．wrinkled

43．A．on the whole B．at least C．in the meanwhile D．as well

44．A．prepared B．expected C．imagined D．supposed

45．A．Thus B．However C．Therefore D．Indeed

46．A．became conscious B．got annoyed C．went wild D．grew impatient

47．A．passed away B．went out C．picked up D．took off

48．A．swelled B．dry C．widened D．damp

49．A．suspected B．wondered C．reflected D．evaluated

50．A．chance B．action C．measure D．effect

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Danielle was living in a new city with no local bank of her own. She desperately needed to __31__

a bank to cash her paycheck. For more than two weeks, she made __32__ one after another but in vain.

How could she continue to __33__ herself and her two children as a single mother?

Taking a break from her __34__, Danielle decided to attend a meeting at the local women's resource

center. The women there had been a strong source of encouragement since she fled her home __35__ for

her safety. Sitting next to Danielle, Amy began to share the details of her __36__ situation. She was just

days away from __37__  her home and her car. Her phone and electric services were both scheduled to be

__38__. Her husband had gambled away their money. She had nothing left. Nothing.

As Amy described the degree of the situation, Danielle __39__ God’s soft whisper in her heart: "After

the meeting, give Amy twenty dollars." Danielle immediately thought, “But I can't. I only have forty

dollars. She heard the __40__ again. Danielle knew she needed to follow. When the meeting __41__, she

reached into her purse and __42__ handed twenty dollars to Amy. Knowing Danielle's situation, Amy was

__43__ to accept it at first. But as a crowd of women __44__ to give Amy hugs of support, Danielle told her

that God wanted her to have it. Then Danielle left.

Now with just twenty dollars left in her wallet, Danielle decided to __45__ cashing her paycheck at just

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one more bank before heading home. __46__ she expected the rejection she had received at so many other

banks, she was __47__ filled with renewed confidence and optimism. Hopefully, she walked into the bank

next to the women's center. Moments later, the bank __48__ her paycheck with no questions asked.

Wearing a big smile, Danielle returned home.

As for Danielle, it has been three years since that day. Realizing true hope has no __49__, she continues

to be __50__ for the lifetime supply that she received for just twenty dollars.

31．A. select         B．find        C．consult    D．search

32．A. decisions  B．choices  C．appointments  D．attempts

33．A．encourage  B．believe  C．support  D．comfort

34．A．ambitions  B．struggles  C．failures  D．experiences

35．A．in fear  B．in debt  C．in public  D．in doubt

36．A．similar  B．unique  C．desperate  D．social

37．A．ruining  B．leaving  C．missing  D．losing

38．A．cancelled  B．reduced  C．abolished  D．changed

39．A．received  B．found  C．heard  D．felt

40．A．story  B．advice  C．order  D．voice

41．A．followed  B．lasted  C．concluded  D．agreed

42．A．quietly  B．politely  C．happily  D．sadly

43．A．awful  B．unwilling  C．eager  D．embarrassed

44．A．intended  B．approached  C．managed  D．gathered

45．A．avoid  B．try  C．consider  D．risk

46．A． if  B．but  C．since  D．while

47．A．anyhow  B．somehow  C．therefore  D．otherwise

48．A．counted  B．checked  C．cashed  D．tested

49．A．price  B．cost  C．cause  D．purpose

50．A．ready  B．welcome  C．fortunate  D．thankful

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It is generally accepted that the experiences of the child in his first years largely determine his

character and later personality. Every experience  16   the child something and the effects are     17   .

"Upbringing" normally refers to the treatment and training of the child in the   18  ． This is closely

connected with the treatment and training of the   19   in school,  which is usually distinguished（区别）by

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the term "  20  ".  In a society such as ours, both     2 1    

and teachers are responsible for the chances provided for the development of the child ， 22    upbringing

and education depend on each other.

The ideas and practices of child upbringing are   23   from culture. Generally, the more rural the group,

the     24   unchangeable the customs of child upbringing. In more technologically developed

societies，childhood and adolescence（青春期）are likely to  25   a long time, resulting in more   26    for

education and greater variety in   27     development.

Early upbringing in the home is naturally   28    both by the cultural pattern of the group and by the

parents'    29    and their aims ． And the character of the child depends not only on upbringing and

education but also on his or her   30    abilities ． There are wide differences of intelligence and character

even in children of the   31   family.

Parents can find out what is normal in   32 ，mental and social development, by   33   to some of the

many books   34   on scientific knowledge in these areas, or by   35   notes with friends and relatives who have

children.

16. A. offers B. supplies C. teaches D. brings

17. A. losing B. winning C. reducing D. increasing

18. A. school B. home C. future D. past

19. A. society B. world C. child D. teacher

20. A. treatment B. training C. introduction D. education

21. A. students B. classmates C. parents D. friends

22. A. so that B. as if C. as soon as D. even though

23. A. similar B. same C. opposite D. different

24. A. more B. less C. most D. least

25. A. cover B. change C. spend D. take

26. A. chances B. difficulties C. questions D. tasks

27. A. career B. knowledge C. character D. health

28. A. damaged B. influenced C. stopped D. forgotten

29. A. study B. ability C. luck D. work

30. A. given B. brought C. named D. born

31. A. big B. small C. same D. new，

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32. A. political B. physical C. chemical D. scientific

33. A. referring B. talking C. reporting D. sticking

34. A. fixed B. called C. based D. carried

35. A. taking B. comparing C. leaving D. writing

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Culture shock is a complex topic, but I'm a simple man with simple perspectives. So my experience of

foreign culture boils down to three basic stages: anger, acceptance and appreciation.

When I __16__ my life in China I was often filled with frustration and __17__over the way things were.

Things were seen as clearly “__18__” and I rejected the view of there being other ways of doing things.

Afterwards I came to __19__different ways of doing things __20__still saw my own ways as superior.

My views were still heavily colored by __21__and I often accepted situations I felt __22__by simply

coining the phrase "That's China," __23__ China was a backward country that simply didn't do things

correctly. Finally, __24__, I came to understand and appreciate the new __25__ and ways of doing things,

sometimes using them as effectively as the__26__.

For example, fish is never __27__ with the head in my country, thus my feelings went from “Ugh! I

can’t eat this! The fish is __28__at me saying, `You're a __29__ man.' Take this off the table,” to “I’ll let my

friends enjoy, but I'll just stick with the other__30__,” and to "Would anyone mind if I eat the eyeball?"

It is not the same with every westerner, and some take __31__ than others to go through the three

stages. It all depends on how __32__you are and how tightly you __33__to your own culture. It took a little

over a year of living in China __34__ I finally appreciate the new culture. Now, I'm more __35__in China

than in my own country.

16. A. ended B. began C. continued D. enjoyed

17. A. curiosity B. fear C. purpose D. anger

18. A. wrong B. right C. wise D. smooth

19. A. find B. use C. accept D. refuse

20. A. or B. but C. while D. so

21. A. preferences B. references C. facts D. standards

22. A. necessary B. important C. nervous D. stupid

23. A. mentioning B. saying C. meaning D. referring

24. A. therefore B. however C. besides D. thus

25. A. character B. personality C. revolution D. culture

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26. A. locals B. foreigners C. researchers D. citizens

27. A. bought B. sold C. served D. separated

28. A. glancing B. laughing C. shouting D. staring

29. A. kind B. cruel C. brave D. unique

30. A. fishes B. vegetables C. dishes D. soups

31. A. more B. less C. further D. longer

32. A. adaptable B. considerable C. dependable D. enjoyable

33. A. get B. hold C. catch D. insist

34. A. since B. as C. before D .when

35. A. anxious B. welcomed C. comfortable D. miserable

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（54）When I was 17 , I read a quote that went something like ： “ If you live each day as if it was your

last，someday you'll most certainly be right. ” It made a( n) 31 _____ on me，and since then，for the past

33 years，I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself： ‘‘ If today were the 32 _____

day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No”

for too many days in a 33 _____ , I know I need to change something.

About a year ago I was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told me this was almost 34 _____ a type of

cancer that is incurable，and that I should 35 _____ to live no longer than three to six months. My doctor

advised me to go home and get my affairs 36 _____ , which is doctor's code for preparing to die.

I lived with that diagnosis all day. Later that evening I had a biopsy (活组织检查)，it 37 _____ to be a

very rare form of cancer that is 38 _____ with surgery. I had the surgery and I'm fine now.

No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to 39 _____ don't want to die to get there. And yet

death is the 40 _____ we all share. No one has ever 41 _____ it. And that is as it should be, because 42 _____

is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life's change agent. It 43 _____ out the old to make way

for the new. Right now the new is you ， 44 _____ someday not too long from now, you will gradually

become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so 45 _____ but it is quite 46 _____

Your 47 _____ is limited，so don't waste it 48 ____ someone else's life. Don't let the noise of others'

opinions drown out your own inner 49 _____ . And most important, have the courage to 50 _____ your

heart and intuition (官觉).

　 31. A. decision B. impression C. attraction D. difference

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（55）When I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d

36 known. When Dr. Gibbs wasn’t 37 lives, he was planting trees.

The good doctor had some 38 theories on planting trees. He believed in “No pains, no gains”. He

never 39 his new trees, which was 40 many people. Once I asked why. He 41 that watering plants

spoiled them, and that if you water them, each following tree generation will 42 weaker and weaker. So

you have to make things 43 for them. He talked about how watering trees 44 shallow roots, and how

trees that weren’t watered had to grow deep roots in 45 of water. I came to understand that he meant

deep roots were to be 46 . I planted a couple of trees a few years back and I took good care of them. Two

years of 47 has resulted in trees that expect to be waited on hand and foot. Whenever a cold wind blows,

they 48 and tremble their branches. Funny things about those trees of Dr. Gibbs’. The lack of water

seemed to 49 them in ways comfort and ease never could.

32. A. first B. best C. worst D. last

33. A. row B. line C. week D. month

34. A. thoroughly B. desperately C. certainly D. naturally

35. A. hope B. wish C. expect D. desire

36. A. in order B. in place C. in hospital D. in time

37. A. worked out B. turned out C. pointed out D. found out

38. A. terrible B. acceptable C. imaginable D. curable

39. A. hell B. church C. heaven D. space

40. A. destination B. origin C. fate D. frustration

41. A. expected B. escaped C. understood D. tolerated

42. A. Disease B. Birth C. Growth D. Death

43. A. sorts B. carries C. clears D. picks

44. A. but B. and C. or D. so

45. A. common B. effective C. dramatic D. troublesome

46. A. fantastic B. desirable C. common D. true

47. A. money B. time C. energy D. chance

48. A. disturbing B. entering C. living D. enjoying

49. A. voice B. noise C. sound D. whisper

50. A. follow B. take C. find D. fight

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I used to 50 for my sons that their lives will be easy. But 51 I’ve been thinking that it’s time to 52

my prayer. I know my children are going to meet 53 , and I’m praying they will be strong. The prayer for

comfort is seldom met. What we need to do is to pray for deep roots, 54 when the winds blow, we won’t

be 55 away.

36. A. even B. ever C. never D. hardly

37. A. valuing B. making C. enjoying D. saving

38. A. exciting B. dull C. interesting D. terrible

39. A. watered B. raised C. loved D. sheltered

40. A. against B. beyond C. within D. from

41. A. wondered B. answered C. doubted D. guessed

42. A. grow B. change C. appear D. show

43. A. harmful B. favorable C. tough D. wonderful

44. A. made for B. headed for C. allowed for D. cared for

45. A. charge B. favor C. honor D. search

46. A. treasured B. challenged C. respected D. liked

47. A. education B. information C. preparation D. devotion

48. A. dance B. shake C. spread D. lift

49. A. harm B. raise C. benefit D. hurt

50. A. pray B. apply C. stand D. call

51. A. perfectly B. formally C. obviously D. lately

52. A. attend B. say C. change D. keep

53. A. hardships B. worries C. bosses D. jobs

54. A. or B. so C. and D. but

55. A. given B. sent C. broken D. swept

（56）Whatever misfortune you face, just hold up your head and face it with a smile! I got to know this from

a musical soul.

The other day I was feeling quite 36 , having just been laid off from my job. With so many 37 to

pay, I was wondering what was going to happen to my family.

I got off the bus when I heard piano music and singing rising above the noise of the 38 . I walked a

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bit slower, trying to find out where it was coming from. Through the 39 I saw a young lady sitting at a

piano with a box next to her.

  She was singing songs about love and her sweet voice 40 me a bit. Then I stood there watching her

playing, thinking that it must take 41 to perform on her own in front of hundreds of people she didn’t

know. 

  She might have felt my 42 for she occasionally looked in my direction.

By now I was telling myself that I could at least tell her how good she sounded. I walked 43 and put

some money in her box and she expressed her thanks with a smile on her face.

I asked her 44 , “Why are you playing the piano in the middle of this crowded place?”

  She explained to me that she sees so many 45 people in the world that she is trying to relieve the pain

by 46 motivational music.

Instead of continuing my way home, I said to her, “I have been going through a 47 time lately, but

you’ve made me 48 again.”

  “I’m happy that I could be 49 to you,” she replied. “Why are you so sad?”

  I told her my story and said, “I’m not so 50 about what to do….”

  “You see, here’s the 51 ,” she responded. “When you were walking, your head was down.” She looked

me in the eyes and went on, “Don’t look defeated, because 52 comes in different ways and if your head is

down you might never see it. You should 53 more … lift your head up.”

  I was really 54 by what she said! I did hold my head up and soon got through the difficult time.

So 55 in trouble, just face it bravely and you are sure to overcome your difficulty sooner or later.

36. A. lonely B. dizzy C. awful D. breathless

37. A. bills B. fees C. fines D. prices

38. A. listeners B. traffic C. instrument D. background

39. A. trees B. avenue C. buildings D. crowd

40. A. shocked B. comforted C. excited D. amused

41. A. courage B. energy C. patience D. technique

42. A. mood B. presence C. thought D. appreciation

43. A. aside B. down C. off D. over

44. A. quietly B. deliberately C. curiously D. seriously

45. A. negative B. unhealthy C. unconscious D. elderly

46. A. creating B. sharing C. enjoying D. teaching

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47. A. tense B. wonderful C. rough D. crazy

48. A. enthusiastic B. emotional C. dynamic D. hopeful

49. A. available B. essential C. superior D. helpful

50. A. sure B. ashamed C. particular D. anxious

51. A. problem B. crisis C. conflict D. solution

52. A. success B. opportunity C. aid D. happiness

53. A. concentrate B. look C. smile D. fight

54. A. occupied B. impressed C. inspired D. satisfied

55. A. however B. wherever C. whoever D. whenever

（57）When I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d

36 known. When Dr. Gibbs wasn’t 37 lives, he was planting trees.

The good doctor had some 38 theories on planting trees. He believed in “No pains, no gains”. He

never 39 his new trees, which was 40 many people. Once I asked why. He 41 that watering plants

spoiled them, and that if you water them, each following tree generation will 42 weaker and weaker. So

you have to make things 43 for them. He talked about how watering trees 44 shallow roots, and how

trees that weren’t watered had to grow deep roots in 45 of water. I came to understand that he meant

deep roots were to be 46 . I planted a couple of trees a few years back and I took good care of them. Two

years of 47 has resulted in trees that expect to be waited on hand and foot. Whenever a cold wind blows,

they 48 and tremble their branches. Funny things about those trees of Dr. Gibbs’. The lack of water

seemed to 49 them in ways comfort and ease never could.

I used to 50 for my sons that their lives will be easy. But 51 I’ve been thinking that it’s time to 52

my prayer. I know my children are going to meet 53 , and I’m praying they will be strong. The prayer for

comfort is seldom met. What we need to do is to pray for deep roots, 54 when the winds blow, we won’t

be 55 away.

36. A. even B. ever C. never D. hardly

37. A. valuing B. making C. enjoying D. saving

38. A. exciting B. dull C. interesting D terrible

39. A. watered B. raised C. loved D. sheltered

40. A. against B. beyond C. within D. from

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41. A. wondered B. answered C. doubted D. guessed

42. A. grow B. change C. appear D. show

43. A. harmful B. favorable C. tough D. wonderful

44. A. made for B. headed for C. allowed for D. cared for

45. A. charge B. favor C. honor D. search

46. A. treasured B. challenged C. respected D. liked

47. A. education B. information C. preparation D. devotion

48. A. dance B. shake C. spread D. lift

49. A. harm B. raise C. benefit D. hurt

50. A. pray B. apply C. stand D. call

51. A. perfectly B. formally C. obviously D. lately

52. A. attend B. say C. change D. keep

53. A. hardships B. worries C. bosses D. jobs

54. A. or B. so C. and D. but

55. A. given B. sent C. broken D. swept

（58）Shopping habits in the United States have changed greatly in the last quarter of the 20th century. 16

in the 1900s most American towns and cities had a Main Street. Main Street was always in the heart of a

town. This street was 17 on both sides with many 18 businesses. Here, shoppers walked into stores to look

at all sorts of merchandise: clothing, furniture, hardware, groceries. 19 ,some shops offered 20 .These

shops included drugstores, restaurants, shoe-repair stores, and barber or hairdressing shops. 21 in the

1950s, a change began to 22 .Too many automobiles had crowded into Main Street 23 too few parking

places were 24 shoppers. Because the streets were crowded, merchants began to look with interest at the

open spaces 25 the city limits. Open space is what their car-driving customers needed. 　　And open space is what they got 26 the first shopping centre was built. Shopping centres, or rather

malls, 27 as a collection of small new stores 28 crowded city centres. 29 by hundreds of free parking space,

customers were drawn away from 30 areas to outlying malls. And the growing 31 of shopping centres led

32 to the building of bigger and better stocked stores. 33 the late 1970s,many shopping malls had almost

developed into small cities themselves. In addition to providing the 34 of one stop shopping, malls were

transformed into landscaped parks, 35 benches, fountains, and outdoor entertainment.　　

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16. A. As early as B. Early C. Early as D. Earlier　　17. A. built B. designed C. intended D. lined　　18. A. varied B. various C. sorted D. mixed up　　19. A. Apart from B. However C. In addition D. As well　　20. A. medical care B. food C. cosmetics D. services　　21. A. suddenly B. Abruptly C. Contrarily D. But　　22. A. be taking place B. take place C. be taken place D. have taken place　　23. A. while B. yet C. though D. and then　　24. A. available for B. available to C. used by D. ready for　　25. A. over B. from C. out of D. outside　　26. A. when B. while C. since D. then　　27. A. started B. founded C. set up D. organized　　28. A. out of B. away from C. next to D. near　　29. A. Attracted B. Surprised C. Delighted D. Enjoyed　　30. A. inner B. central C. shopping D. downtown　　31. A. distinction B. fame C. popularity D. liking　　32. A. on B. in turn C. by turns D. further　　33. A. By B. During C. In D. Towards　　34. A. cheapness B. readiness C. convenience D. handiness　　35. A. because of B. and C. with D. provided　　

（59）I was feeling a little blue. My mother had been laid off from her job, but she said she was OK since her

boss wasn't the nicest person 36 .

I got off the college bus and started walking. That's 37 I heard piano music and singing rising above

the 38 of the people and the traffic. I walked a little slower 39 I could find out to where it was coming

from. 40 the crowd I saw a young lady sitting at a piano with a 41 next to her, singing songs about love.

The way she was singing 42 me a bit. I stood there watching her 43 for about fifteen minutes, thinking

that it must take 44 to perform on her own in public.

Feeling my presence, she looked in my 45 . I walked over and put some money in her carriage. “I have

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been going through a 46 time lately, but you’re made me hopeful again.”

"I'm happy that I could 47 . Why are you so sad?"

"Well, my mum told got 48 from her job, but I’m not sure what to do….”

"You see, the way you were 49 ," she explained. “Don't look defeated, 50 comes in different ways.

If your head is down you might never see it..Smile more ... 51 your head up."

I smiled slightly, amazed by how she was 52 me.

“Why are you playing here?” I asked.

“I am not making music. Istudy psychology. I often see many 53 people and hope to relieve their 54

and make them think positively by sharing music.”

I smiled a little wider. She doing a good thing. My heart was touched by a 55 soul.

She explained to me that she sees a lot of negative people in the world and she tries to alleviate the pain and

bring more positivity by sharing motivational music. She told me that when she wasn't making music she

studied psychology. So, that was how she knew some of the things she was telling me.

I smiled a little wider because I knew that she was doing a good thing. So, after that we parted, my heart

touched and lightened by a musical soul!

36．A．instead B．somehow C．anyway D．either

37．A．since B．when C．before D．after

38．A．noise B．view C．scene D．hurry

39．A．but B．yet C．or D．so

40．A．Across B．Along C．Beside D．Through

41．A．plate B．carriage C．basket D．bowl

42．A．discouraged B．disturbed C．shocked D．comforted

43．A．playing B．begging C．dancing D．refreshing

44．A．image B．belief C．courage D．time

45．A．instruction B．direction C．operation D．intention

46．A．peaceful B．nice C．rough D．pleasure

47．A．work B．improve C．stand D．help

48．A．lost B．fired C．stuck D．tired

49．A．sighing B．listening C．walking D．talking

50．A．Opportunities B．Possibilities C．Performances D．Experiences

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51．A．drop B．lift C．pick D．knock

52．A．depressing B．encouraging C．frightening D．surprising

53．A．active B．thoughtful C．negative D．surprising

54．A．pain B．sight C．respect D．attention

55．A．classical B．serious C．curious D．musical

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“Meow, meow, meow,” is what I heard as I walked through the alley. I approached the noise and

noticed a tail sticking out from under a piece of wood. Under the wood was a 36 black and white cat. I

picked him up and 37 he must be freezing to death. I 38 home with the cat held in my jacket.

My new best friend, who soon became known as Little Bit, received his name because he was almost

39 when I held him in my hands. He stood about five inches tall. Little Bit’s small size had a great

advantage — he 40 perfectly in the pocket of my jacket, which made 41 him everywhere very easy. Any

time I was home, he wouldn’t leave my 42 . He was always eager to play with me. When I fell asleep at

night, he would always 43 up around my head to ensure that I was warm.

Unfortunately, I grew up. My teenage life 44 my relationship with Little Bit. I lived at such a fast

pace that I stopped 45 time for him. My free time was spent with my friends instead. I would come in the

house on my phone and not 46 him at all. His meows became an annoyance to me, but it wasn’t his 47

that he wanted his best friend back.

Time had caused a 48 to Little Bit. His body began 49 down and by the time I realized something

was wrong with him, he had already lost his balance. He lay there and looked at me, and 50 this day I still

remember the 51 look in his bright green eyes. I took him to the vet (兽医), but there was nothing he

could do. The last time I 52 him he wasn’t the same tiny cat I had found ten years before. Little Bit filled

my arms and he was put to sleep that day.

Little Bit’s 53 made me realize how much he meant to me. He was always there for me when I

needed him. I 54 our last years together and I feel sorry for not always being there for him. I will always

55 the special memories we made.

36. A. lovely B. tiny C. pretty D. friendly

37. A. agreed B. insisted C. realized D. proved

38. A. left B. stayed C. drove D. hurried

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39. A. weightless B. useless C. breathless D. hopeless

40. A. grew B. fitted C. played D. existed

41. A. showing B. keeping C. taking D. guiding

42. A. mind B. heart C. body D. side

43. A. rise B. stand C. wake D. roll

44. A. weakened B. fastened C. deepened D. sharpened

45. A. making B. losing C. wasting D. gaining

46. A. overlook B. interrupt C. acknowledge D. recognize

47. A. desire B. purpose C. fault D. greed

48. A. fear B. loss C. delay D. concern

49. A. dropping B. tearing C. calming D. shutting

50. A. on B. to C. in D. for

51. A. shameful B. hateful C. harmful D. sorrowful

52. A. helped B. protected C. held D. cured

53. A. illness B. death C. sadness D. pressure

54. A. regret B. bother C. confuse D. dream

55. A. treasure B. admire C. evaluate D. explore